Stanford Engineering
Mechanics and Computation

Stephen Timoshenko Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

ABOUT: The Mechanics and Computation Group (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University) is seeking applicants for the Stephen Timoshenko Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Fellow will be given the opportunity to pursue independent research in the general area of solid mechanics, as well as to contribute to ongoing research in the group. Candidates will be given opportunities to develop their teaching experience by designing and teaching a class in the mechanics curriculum. This is a two-year position that is targeted at applicants who are preparing for an academic career at a leading research university. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Research activities should be in the field of solid mechanics interpreted broadly.
  • The candidate should be aligned with interests in the group, which include additive manufacturing, soft materials, robotics, micro- and nano-mechanics, and machine learning as it applies to the field of computational mechanics.
  • Candidates will be given opportunities to develop their teaching experience by designing and teaching a class in the mechanics curriculum.
  • Candidates are expected to show outstanding promise in research, as well as strong interest and ability in teaching.
  • They must have received a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment, but not more than 2 years before. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis until June 20, 2025 or the position is filled.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

  • Cover letter (one page)
  • Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
  • Brief statements of proposed research (up to three pages) and teaching (one page)
  • Names and contact information of three recommendation letter writers

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 

Previous and current Timoshenko postdoctoral scholars: