Durable Lightweight Composites

Overview

Organization: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Reference Code: ARL-C-WMRD-300066

Description:

A fellowship opportunity is available within the Composites and Hybrid Materials Branch at the Army Research Lab. Qualified candidate should be an undergraduate student in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering. Physical location of opportunity is Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, approximately 30 miles northeast of Baltimore. US citizenship is required for this position. This successful candidate will assist with development of novel composite materials, with emphasis on polymer matrix, fiber sizing synthesis, mechanical testing, and characterization.

ARL Advisor:
Daniel Knorr

ARL Advisor Email: daniel.knorr.civ

About the Research:
The goals of the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) are to enhance the lethality and survivability of weapons systems, and to meet the soldier’s technology needs for advanced weaponry and protection. Research areas include energetic materials dynamics, propulsion/flight physics, projectile warhead mechanics, terminal effects phenomena, armor/survivability technologies, environmental chemistry, and advanced materials for armor, armament, missiles, ground vehicles, helicopters, and individual soldier applications.

About ARL-RAP:
The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army s program for meeting future operational needs by pursuing research and technological developments in diverse fields such as applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

A complete application includes:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three References Forms
• Transcripts

In addition, application materials may request: a reference email link (to be sent to selected referees), and a research proposal if selected by an advisor.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship

Point of Contact: ARL-RAP

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only

Degree:
Bachelor s Degree

Academic Level(s):
Any academic level

Discipline(s):
Engineering

• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering