Research Assistant

Job Description

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).

About the Role

This position is supported through external funding and offers compensation of $21/hourly. Priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away.

Responsibilities

• Experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques (Project 1)
• Energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region with the goal of promoting clean energy systems (Project 2)

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with experience in experimental fluid dynamics and image processing (Project 1)
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering (Project 2)

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field

Skills

• Experience with high-speed imaging and image processing
• Knowledge of clean energy systems

Benefits

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.

Pay

$21/hourly

Schedule

Immediate openings, with priority given to applicants who can start right away.

Eligibility Requirements

• Project 1: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, with experience in experimental fluid dynamics and image processing
• Project 2: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering

Application Instructions

Contact Dr. Mehdi Mortazavi (mmortazavi@wpi.edu) for any inquiries. Required documents include: a complete resume (PDF format), BS and MS transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores (for international applicants), and names and email addresses of three references.

Additional Information

Details about Dr. Mortazavi’s research can be found at: https://wp.wpi.edu/mtfl/

FLSA STATUS: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.