Graduate Level Part-Time Research Assistants

Part-Time Graduate Research Assistant positions in the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State.

About the role

Motivated graduate students will work under faculty supervision on cutting-edge research projects spanning energy production, transition, and sustainability.

Research Areas

• Geomechanics
• Wellbore integrity
• Geothermal energy systems
• Hydraulic fracturing
• Carbon sequestration
• Underground energy storage
• Critical minerals extraction
• 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.