Postdoctoral Researchers
We do not currently have openings for postdocs. If there is a fellowship you would like to apply for to support your own work at Cornell, please email Prof. Silberstein with an attached CV and brief statement of interests.
Graduate Research Assistants
Already Admitted to Cornell’s Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. students already admitted to Cornell should email or visit Prof. Meredith Silberstein in 281 Kimball Hall. Prospective students are welcome at group meetings. Group meetings are Tuesday 3:00-4:30pm in Kimball 283. For fall 2025 we are recruiting for engineered living materials (bacteria, fungi, and plants) and perhaps dynamically bonding polymers. Projects will involve a mix of experiments, theory, and simulation.
Not Yet Admitted to Cornell’s Ph.D. Program
To be eligible to join Prof Silberstein’s group, students must first be admitted into the Ph.D. program at Cornell University, typically in the graduate fields of Mechanical Engineering or Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Information on the Mechanical Engineering program can be found here. You will also find a list of frequently asked questions on this website. Note that the admission deadlines are typically in December or early January for Fall admission, and that applications outside of the regular cycle are not considered for admission. Contacting Prof Silberstein by email in advance with an explanation of why you are interested in joining the group will facilitate the admissions process.
Undergraduate or Masters Students
Motivated undergraduate and MEng students currently enrolled at Cornell are encouraged to inquire about available projects. Emails welcome with a resume or brief description of any mechanical engineering, materials, or programming classes and/or experience. We are not currently recruiting thesis-based masters students.
Mechanics for Material Design 