Ph.D. Student Position - Fall 2023

Posted: Dec 21, 2022 | Updated: Mar 2, 2023

Update Mar 2, 2023 | This position is filled.

Update Feb 15, 2023 | Candidates not selected for an interview are informed.

Update Jan 17, 2023 | We received 240+ applications by 1/15 (in less than a month)! It was surprising but we were also very happy to see you are interested in our research. You will hear about your application outcome by mid-February. Again, thanks for your interest in our research.

We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student with an interest in computational fluid dynamics and finite element modeling to join Taebi Lab at Mississippi State University. Our lab focuses on developing early diagnosis methods and personalized treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Learn more about our research here.

Applicants should have an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related areas. Strong applicants with a B.Sc. degree will be considered too. Previous experience in developing CFD/FE simulations in ANSYS or similar software is required. Proficiency in MATLAB or Python programming is a big plus. The successful applicant will pursue a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering at the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering to develop intelligent and patient-specific solutions for the earlier detection of cardiovascular diseases. This position requires communication and interaction with our medical collaborators.

Application: Interested candidates should send

• their CV,
• the contact information of two references,
• a representative publication (if any), and
• a letter of interest

to Dr. Taebi, ataebi@abe.msstate.edu. The email subject should be “Ph.D. application – Fall 2023” without quotation marks. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The screening will begin on January 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2023, or as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. The qualified candidate will be asked to officially apply for the BME Ph.D. program at MSU.

About Mississippi State University: The Bagley College of Engineering at MSU currently ranks 51st among all engineering colleges nationally in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. U.S. News and World Report rank Mississippi State's Engineering programs in the top 100 nationwide.

Postdoc Position

Posted: May 16, 2021 | Updated: Mar 2, 2022

Update Mar 2, 2022 | This position is filled.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in deep learning and f{biomedical signal processing and/or video processing} to join Taebi Lab at Mississippi State University. Our lab will open its doors in August 2021 and will focus on developing early diagnosis methods and personalized treatments for different types of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The initial appointment will be for one year starting Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 and can be renewed upon the availability of funding and mutual agreement.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering. Expertise in deep learning, {signal processing and/or image processing, and computer vision} is required. Knowledge of acoustic signal processing is preferred. The successful applicant will work with the Departments of Agricultural and Biological Engineering to develop image-based medical decision-making solutions. Specifically, the project aims at developing novel methods for earlier detection of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. This position requires communication and interaction with our medical collaborators.

Application: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending

• their CV,
• the contact information of two references,
• a representative publication, and
• a letter of interest

to Dr. Taebi, a.taebi@msstate.edu. The email subject should have the following format: Postdoc application - [your desired start date], where your desired start date is the first date that you are available to start this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About Mississippi State University: The Bagley College of Engineering at MSU currently ranks 51st among all engineering colleges nationally in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. U.S. News and World Report rank Mississippi State's Engineering programs in the top 100 nationwide.
MSU is located in the beautiful town, Starkville, and is within easy reach of Memphis (TN), Birmingham (AL), and Jackson (MS). Also, with a four-hour road trip, you can visit New Orleans (LA), Atlanta (GA), Little Rock (AR), and the Gulf of Mexico's northern shores.