Open Positions
We are actively looking for highly motivated students and postdocs to join our group.
Ph.D. Position
We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student with a background in computational fluid dynamics to join our research group for Fall 2025. The deadline for Fall 2025 is January 3rd, 2025 (10:59 p.m. CST/11:59 p.m. EST). Please submit your application electronically through the graduate program’s application portal. For more information, refer to the link here.
Please find more details about the position, here.
Postdoc Position
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in computational fluid dynamics to join our research group. The role involves developing and performing numerical modeling for subsurface flow processes and reactive transport in porous media, particularly for geologic carbon and energy storage. Details can be found here.
Undergraduate/Master’s Students
I aim to mentor undergraduate and master’s students through funded summer research opportunities or for those interested in volunteering. Undergraduates can be supported through the EEPS EXPLORE Program. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Bakhshian at sahar.bakhshian@rice.edu.
Other Potential Opportunities for Students and Postdocs
  • Rice University Academy of Fellows (RUAF): This is a two-year postdoctoral fellowship open to exceptional scholars who have recently earned the doctoral degree in any area and who want to pursue research with faculty at Rice University. Applications are particularly welcome from those who are interested in interdisciplinary approaches to scholarship. If interested in conducting research under my mentorship, please reach out with your CV and research proposal.
  • Rice Sustainability Institute (RSI) Postdoctoral Fellowship: This fellowship designed for individuals eager to develop innovative sustainability solutions relevant to tackling the energy transition, climate change, and other environmental challenges. We welcome applicants from all disciplines and especially encourage collaborative projects with mentors from multiple fields — such as engineering and architecture, social sciences and STEM, or humanities and STEM. Deadline is August 15 of each year.
  • Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI): OURI administers a variety of research programs designed for every level to help further your undergraduate research experience.
  • Postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and visitors with external funding in relevant areas are always welcome to reach out.