Graduate Research Fellowship – Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science (Fall 2026)

**Job Description:** The School of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Merrimack College invites applications for a **graduate research-based fellowship** in **Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science** for **Fall 2026**. This fellowship is **centered on graduate research work** under the supervision of **Professor Avik Mahata**. Selected fellows will work directly on **faculty-led research projects** in the Computational Materials Design Group. Fellowship positions are **highly selective** and will be awarded based on demonstrated interest, background, and alignment with ongoing research projects. **Research Areas:** * **Computer Science:** * AI for Materials Science and Scientific Reasoning, including machine learning, data-driven discovery, and large language models for scientific applications. * **Mechanical Engineering:** AI and Computational Materials Science, including simulation, modeling, and computational design of advanced materials systems. **Fellowship Details:** * Graduate fellowship **based on active research participation** * Fellows will work directly on **Professor Mahata’s research projects** * Approximately 20 hours per week dedicated to research * Expected research outputs: publications, reports, software, or models * **Tuition remission (full or partial) will be available**, depending on qualifications and program structure **Selection Process:** Fellows will be **selected directly by Professor Avik Mahata** based on: * Alignment with research areas * Demonstrated interest in AI and materials science * Academic and technical background * Motivation to contribute to ongoing research projects **How to Apply:** Interested candidates should submit: * Resume/CV * A brief statement describing research interests and relevant experience Applications should be sent directly to: **Professor Avik Mahata** Email: mahataa@merrimack.edu ; Please see more research details at : avikmahata.github.io Pay: $64,967\.36 - $78,240\.26 per year Work Location: In person