[Iefac.list] PhD Position at University of Arkansas

[Harry A. Pierson]

PhD Position at University of Arkansas

The AT&T Manufacturing Automation Laboratory, located in the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas, seeks an outstanding PhD student to fill a funded assistantship starting in Fall 2015.  The ideal candidate would have a Master's in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and possess research and/or industrial experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and/or additive manufacturing.  Due to funded DoD projects, US citizens and permanent residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The lab is equipped with three Adept industrial robots, a Baxter collaborative robot, and a Stratasys additive manufacturing machine.  Current research subjects include collaborative robotics, digital design integrity for additive manufacturing, and process improvement for a low-volume, high-mix fabrication organization.  The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work on applied industrial projects through the Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution.

Applicants may apply online through the Graduate School at https://waprd.uark.edu/web-apps/uark/apply/.  Information regarding graduate studies in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas may be found at http://www.ineg.uark.edu/3535.php.  Please address any questions to Dr. Harry Pierson at hapierso at uark.edu<mailto:hapierso at uark.edu>.


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Harry A. Pierson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas
(479) 575-6034



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