Graduate Level Part-Time Research Assistants

Part-Time Graduate Research Assistant

The John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State seeks motivated graduate students to join our research programs. Students will work under the supervision of faculty on cutting-edge projects spanning energy production, transition, and sustainability.

Research Areas

Students may be engaged in projects related to geomechanics, wellbore integrity, geothermal energy systems, hydraulic fracturing, carbon sequestration, underground energy storage, critical minerals extraction, or the repurposing of fossil energy infrastructure for clean energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Assist with laboratory, computational, or field-based research activities
• Participate in project meetings and support grant reporting and documentation
• Collaborate with industry partners, national laboratories, and academic collaborators

Qualifications

• B.S. in petroleum engineering, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Strong academic record and motivation for research
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Prior research or industry experience is a plus

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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