Assistantships and Open Student Positions

Opening: Doctoral research assistantship and BMW Scholar in Manufacturing

One full-time PhD position is available in the Automotive Engineering department at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) starting in May 2013 or August 2013 based on student availability.  The scope of the research project is a three-year project on sustaining workforce capabilities.

Selected students will be offered up to three years of tuition and a competitive stipend, renewed annually based upon performance.  The student’s dissertation topic will be directly related to the project concepts and activities.  In addition, the selected student will be identified as a BMW Group PhD Scholar.  The goal of the BMW PhD Program is to improve competence in areas of strategic importance to the company.  Students will work closely with a BMW industrial mentor in addition to their research advisor, and have access to BMW industrial training programs and opportunities for internship at BMW facilities through a global exchange program with other scholars.

Candidates are expected to be accepted into the Automotive Engineering PhD Program and 1) have a Master’s degree in an applicable engineering field (automotive, human factors, industrial, mechanical, manufacturing), 2) background/experience or interest in human factors/ergonomics, 3) related work experience in manufacturing or human factors, 4) US citizenship or permanent residency is required, and 5) the ability to travel to Germany for several weeks periodically during the project progress.  Basic German language skills are preferred.

Exemplary candidates will have previous relevant work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, and be fluent in spoken and written German.

Interested candidates should forward a resume and letter stating how each of the background requirements are satisfied to:  Dr. Johnell Brooks at jobrook@clemson.edu with the subject line “BMW Scholar Search”. Applications received by February 15, 2013 will be given full consideration.  The position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.

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