Texas A&M University Recruitment 2026 | Apply for Fully Funded PhD & Post-Doc Research Positions

The Materials and Infrastructures Research Group under the Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU), USA, has officially announced multiple openings for fully funded PhD students and Post-Doctoral Researchers for 2026.

The research group is led by Dr. Yong-Rak Kim, A.P. and Florence Wiley I Professor, whose laboratory focuses on advanced interdisciplinary research combining infrastructure materials engineering, computational mechanics, pavement systems, and AI-driven predictive modeling.

Selected researchers will work on high-impact projects dedicated to developing sustainable, resilient, and long-lasting civil engineering infrastructure systems using advanced simulation and data science techniques.

Recruitment Overview

Host Institution: Texas A&M University (TAMU)
Department: Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Research Group: Materials and Infrastructures Research Group
Research Supervisor: Dr. Yong-Rak Kim
Location: College Station, Texas, USA
Positions Available: PhD Candidates (Research Assistantships) & Post-Doctoral Researchers
Funding Status: Fully Funded
Employment Start: Immediate / Fall 2026 Intake
Application Deadline: 30 July 2026
Selection Mode: Rolling Basis (Early applications encouraged)

Core Research Areas

Selected candidates will work in one or more of the following advanced engineering and computational domains:

• Pavement Engineering
• Infrastructure Materials Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• Finite Element Method (FEM) Modeling
• Multi-scale Simulation Techniques
• Material Mechanics and Structural Modeling
• Viscoelasticity and Fracture Mechanics
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications
• Data-driven Structural Predictive Analytics
• Sustainable Infrastructure Systems

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess strong academic or practical experience in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computational Modeling, or closely related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong research background in engineering simulations and modeling
• Knowledge of computational mechanics and infrastructure systems
• Familiarity with FEM, ML/DL algorithms, and structural analytics
• Strong programming and analytical skills
• Academic publications or research project experience will be advantageous

Important Residency Requirement

Applicants must currently reside within the United States at the time of application.

Nationality: Open to all nationalities
U.S. Citizenship/PR: Not mandatory
Mandatory Condition: Ongoing lawful physical presence within the United States is required during application submission.

Funding & Benefits

• Fully Funded PhD Research Assistantships
• Competitive Post-Doctoral Research Salary
• Tuition Support (for PhD candidates)
• Research Funding and Laboratory Access
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge federally funded projects
• Access to advanced research facilities at Texas A&M University

Required Application Documents

Candidates must prepare and submit a single combined PDF containing:

• Updated CV / Resume
• Academic Transcripts
• Details of Three Professional References
  (Name, Affiliation, and Email Address)

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should submit their application dossier directly via email to:

Email Address: yong-rak.kim@tamu.edu

Suggested Email Subject:
Application for Post-Doc/PhD Position – Your Name

Official Reference Links

Official Research Group Portal: https://kimlab-materials.engr.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M Faculty Profile: Dr. Yong-Rak Kim – Texas A&M Engineering-https://engineering.tamu.edu/civil/profiles/kim-yong-rak.html