Description
One PhD level graduate research assistantship position is available in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts at Mississippi State University. Successful candidates will be involved in a bio-based materials research program that aims to develop functional Pickering emulsions based on lignocellulosic nanomaterials. The nature of this research topic is highly interdisciplinary, and our research group uses experimental materials science approaches. More information about Dr. Yunsang Kim’s research can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/ykim-msu and https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gPYq57oAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Candidates should have:
- Strong motivation and vision in bio-based materials research
- Master’s (preferred) and/or Bachelor’s degree in wood science/products, agricultural/biological engineering, materials science & engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or closely related disciplines
- TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5 (for international students only)
The student is expected to start in the Fall semester 2024. The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts will support funding, which will include graduate student’s stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A full application to the Graduate School at Mississippi State University will be required for an official offer to be made.
To apply, please send 1) a cover letter, 2) resume/CV, and 3) contact information of two professional references by email as a single PDF file to Dr. Yunsang Kim at ysk13@msstate.edu. Webex/video interview may be requested and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Additional information can be found at the websites of the MSU Department of Sustainable Bioproducts (http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/bioproducts/graduate.asp) and the Office of Graduate School (http://www.grad.msstate.edu/).
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
