The McBride Lab is located at the University of Pennsylvania within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). The group has students at all levels from undergraduate to PhD to postdoctoral fellows. PhD applications to SEAS are typically due on December 15th, and you can find information about applying to the MEAM PhD program here. I am also able to advise PhD students from Chemical and Biological Engineering, and from Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts and Sciences. SEAS also has a robust Masters program with applications due in March, and our group regularly accepts masters students to conduct research. However, you should note that the MS degree is self-funded. 

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Students with skill sets in environmental chemistry, interfacial engineering, nanofabrication, and fluid mechanics with backgrounds in environmental, chemical, materials science, or mechanical engineering may be well-matched to the group's research. However, more important than your background or existing skills is your commitment to sustainability research, your curiosity, your creativity, and your persistence.

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We work hard to actively cultivate an environment that is collaborative, diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. All group members will be expected to uphold these ideals and contribute to a positive group culture, without exception. Our lab is also actively engaged in the Environmental Mechanics Collective at Penn, a collection of labs with overlapping interests in using mechanical tools for understanding the environment, providing lab members with opportunities to network with other like-minded scientists across campus through regular social events and seminars. 

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Please feel free to reach out to Professor McBride to inquire about open positions (see also the information below, but this may or may not be up to date) and for information on applying to Penn. If you are inquiring about PhD openings, please attach your CV and write a short description of your research interests. Transcripts, recommendation letters, and other attachments are not required. If you want to learn more about what I look for in PhD candidates, please click here.