Two Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) positions are available in the Advanced Sensor Technology Laboratory (ASTL) at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering starting immediately.
Graduate Research Assistantship on Mechanics
A doctoral level student or a master level student intending to pursue a doctoral degree is preferred. The research will be focused on the development of micromechanics-based computational models for the study of material fracture and fatigue. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other related areas is required. Research experience in solid mechanics is preferred.
Qualification Requirements:
- Proficient in applying various mathematic tools to solve mechanics problems. Strong mathematic skills are a must.
- Solid understanding of mechanics
- Knowledge of at lease one programming languages (MATLAB, C++, Fortran, Matlab, MathCAD, etc.).
- Experience with Finite Element simulation is a plus
Graduate Research Assistantship on Instrumentation
The research will be focused on the development of microwave antenna sensors or optical fiber sensors. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, instrumentation engineering, or other related areas is required. Research experience in RF or fiber optics is desired.
Qualification Requirements:
- Solid understanding of the basic principle of microwave or optics
- Strong analytical skills in experiment observation and data interpretation
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement of RF or optic systems
- Knowledge of digital data processing is a plus
- Knowledge of electronics and circuit board design is a plus