A full PhD scholarship available at RMIT university

A full PhD
scholarship is available at RMIT University, Australia. The successful
applicant will join our research team in either March or July, 2014, to work in
one of the following areas: (1) micro-/nano-mechanics; (2) mechanics of
composite/nanocomposite structures; and (3) nonlinear structural dynamics and
stability

The perspective applicants should

(a) hold a Master degree in a closely related area;

(b) have strong background in and good knowledge of solid mechanics, composite
structures and numerical modeling techniques;

(c) be self-motivated and enthusiastic to conduct high-quality research;

(d) have both undergraduate and postgraduate GPAs > 3.4/4.0, or GPAs
> 3.0/4.0 but with demonstrated capability of scholarly publication in
international journals; and

(e) meet the language requirements below

IELTS: overall score ≥ 6.5 (no sub-band score < 6); or

TOEFL (paper based): overall score ≥ 570 (writing ≥ 5, reading ≥ 54, listening ≥
54); or

TOEFL (internet based): overall score ≥ 90 (writing ≥ 21, reading ≥ 20,
listening ≥ 20, speaking ≥ 20)

Experience with finite element modeling will be regarded as an asset but not
essential.

If you are interested, please email your CV, including your detailed
transcripts, English test result, and a full list of publications to Dr. Yang (jyang1963@gmail.com).