Opportunities

The Kang Group is looking for outstanding candidates to join the group. We have openings as below.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we will contact only those selected for interviews. Thank you for your understanding.

Postdoctoral Fellow 

Currently, there is no opening unless one has her/his fellowship. We will post an announcement here if there is an opening.

Graduate Students (PhD and Master students)

Currently, there is no opening for a research assistant position unless one has her/his own support. We will post an announcement here if there is an opening.

http://me.jhu.edu/meche-graduate-admissions/

For master students, it is expected that the interested students commit at least 20 hours per week for research.

If interested, please send a curriculum vitae with 1-2 references and a brief description of research interest to Prof. Kang by e-mail for consideration. Interested applicants should receive admissions from Johns Hopkins University before finding an advisor.

Undergraduate Students

We have openings for undergraduate students who are interested in doing research in the area of bioinspired materials, sensors and medical devices, especially 3D printing of synthetic, biomaterials, and tissues as well as material and mechanical characterizations. If interested, please contact Prof. Kang for an inquiry.

Visiting Students and Researchers

We have openings for visiting students and researchers who are interested in doing research in the area of experimental bioinspired materials and mechanical systems. If interested, please contact Prof. Kang for inquiry at least 4 months ahead of the intended visiting date if you need a U.S. visa.

We are part of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute and are located in the new Malone Hall that features excellent infrastructure and workspace. You will also have various professional development opportunities.

Contact:

Prof. Sung Hoon Kang

Office: Malone Hall, Room 111
E-mail: [email protected]

Due to a large volume of inquiries, we cannot reply to all the inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

The Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (www.hemi.jhu.edu) addresses the fundamental science issues associated with materials under extreme conditions. Our emphasis is on the development of the strongest possible science team through structured collaborations with other universities, national laboratories, and industry. Collaborations in the areas described herein are with Caltech, Rutgers University, University of Delaware, and the Army Research Laboratory, as well as joint research programs with UC Santa Barbara, Washington State, Purdue, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

The University is committed to building a diverse environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an EEO/AA Employer.