Research Assistant

JOB TITLE Research Assistant

LOCATION Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JMDIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant positions are available in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL) within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). These are immediate openings, and priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away.

Compensation: $21/hourly. This position is supported through external funding.

JOB DESCRIPTION Project 1:
Droplet Dynamics This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques.

Project 2:
Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of promoting clean energy systems.

Both projects fall under the overarching theme of clean energy research.

The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at WPI enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. WPI is located in Worcester, MA, a dynamic and growing city just one hour from Boston.

Eligibility Requirements:

Project 1:
Applicants must hold a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, with experience in experimental fluid dynamics and image processing.

Project 2:
Applicants must hold a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should include the following documents:
Contact Dr. Mehdi Mortazavi (mmortazavi) for any inquires:

Complete resume (PDF format)
BS and MS transcripts

GRE and TOEFL scores (for international applicants)
Names and email addresses of three references

Additional Information:

Details about Dr. Mortazavi's research can be found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt)
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