Drivetrain Research

About the role

The US DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory seeks proposals for innovative concepts in the distribution and transfer of propulsive power in Army vehicles such as helicopters, ground vehicles, and unconventional or unmanned small aircraft. Proposals are also desired for hybrid drivetrains, lightweight electric machines, and other approaches that reduce mechanical interfaces for aircraft in power classes and configurations where commercial technology does not currently exist.

Advisor Name

Adrian Hood

Advisor Email

adrian.a.hood.civ@army.mil

About ARD

ARD focuses on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through laboratory’s 11 research competencies. It also manages essential research programs, including flagship efforts in diverse fields like 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.

About ARL-RAP

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) aims to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at ARL help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting future operational needs by pursuing research in various fields.

About MECHANICAL SCIENCES (MS)

Focuses on the science of novel mechanics, mechanisms, and control to enable manned/unmanned ground and air vehicle concepts.

A complete application includes:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three References Forms
• An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the on-line application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
• References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
• Transcripts
• Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable

Research Proposal Submission

If selected by an advisor, the participant will be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel. The proposal should:

• Relate to a specific opportunity at ARL (see Research Areas)
• Have a clear objective with a defined outcome
• Outline the direction of the research
• Indicate the expected period for completing the study
• Include a brief background and motivation for the research
• Refer to published efforts to enhance the proposal

Requirements

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Education: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree
• Academic Level(s): Master’s Degree (Journeyman Fellow) or Doctoral Degree (Postdoctoral Fellow)
• Discipline(s): Various fields including Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Communications and Graphics Design, Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, Earth and Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Science & Engineering-related, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Contact Information

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