Undergraduate Researcher (Experimental Solid Mechanics)

NOTE: This job does not refer to any one specific project, and remains open on a rolling deadline.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
Handshake is actually not the best way to find undergraduate research positions at USU. We have to post ads here in order to hire someone, so many of the ads already have somebody in mind. Others, like this ad, are kept open on a rolling basis for whenever we're ready to hire someone, and are not for any one specific job or project.

Your best bet is to browse the faculty bios on your department's homepage, see whose lab sounds like the best fit for your research and career interests, and then request a meeting to discuss research opportunities.  For example, the MAE faculty are listed here: https://engineering.usu.edu/mae/people/faculty/ 

More advice: http://www.berkelab.com/resources.html 

If you need help figuring out which labs to contact, feel free to email me (ryan.berke@usu.edu). We can schedule a meeting to discuss your interests and I can make suggestions.  

If upon reading more about prospective labs you still feel that my lab is the best option, then email me to express your interest and we can discuss what projects might be the best fit for your interests.

Thank you!

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On-Campus ACA Variable position.

US Work Authorization required.

Looking for undergraduate researchers to assist in experimental solid mechanics research. Research primarily involves mechanical characterization of materials for extreme temperature environments (such as spacecraft re-entry, hypersonic flight, gas turbine engines, rocket nozzles, accident tolerant nuclear fuels and claddings, and next-generation nuclear reactors). Responsibilities include setting up and conducting experiments, processing data, and presenting results.

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at USU in MAE or a related field. Completion of ENGR 2140 (Strength of Materials) and MAE 2160 (Material Science) is often preferred for most projects, but can be overlooked for younger students who haven't taken those courses yet. Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in teams as needed. Women, gender non-conforming individuals, veterans, and other underrepresented minorities in engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

When you apply, please include a brief statement of your research and career interests. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their interests with Prof. Ryan Berke (ryan.berke@usu.edu, ENGR 419P) before applying.