The document outlines multiple Ph.D. positions available at Skoltech, in collaboration with MIT, starting in fall 2013, focusing on mechanics of advanced materials. Candidates should have a strong interest in areas like composites, active materials, and acoustics, with qualifications in non-linear elasticity or finite element simulations. Successful applicants will receive financial support, including a stipend and tuition waiver, and are encouraged to apply with specific documents to Dr. Stephan Rudykh.

1. Multiple Ph.D. positions in Mechanics of Advanced Materials
MIT Skoltech Initiative
A limited number of Ph.D. positions are available as early as Fall 2013. Ph.D. students will
have the opportunity to conduct research side-by-side with their faculty advisor in residence at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, USA). All admitted Ph.D. students at Skoltech
will receive an internationally competitive package of financial support, including a stipend, tuition
waiver, housing arrangements, and medical insurance.
Our desire is to hire candidates with a strong interest in mechanics of composites, active ma-
terials (such as electroactive polymers and magnetorheological elastomers), bioinspired materials,
acoustic metamaterials, and materials for energy storage.
The research group uses a good mix of theory, numerical simulations and experiments. The ideal
candidates will demonstrate at least one of the following:
• solid knowledge in non-linear elasticity
• experience in finite element simulations (especially, multiphysics simulations)
• strong experimental background
Interested candidates should e-mail Dr. Stephan Rudykh (rudykh@mit.edu) a single pdf containing
1. Statement of Purpose
2. CV/Resume and contact information of at least 2 references
3. Copy of transcripts, in English (and original language)
The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology is a new English-language graduate university founded in 2011
and located just outside of Moscow in the Skolkovo Innovation Center. Established in collaboration with the Mas-
sachusetts Institute of Technology, Skoltech will educate future generations of entrepreneurial scientists, advance knowl-
edge, and foster technological innovation.