Research Support in Fluid Dynamics

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and graduate students with ongoing sponsored research activities.
• Support experimental setup, operation, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with collection, processing, and analysis of experimental or computational data.
• Maintain organized research records and documentation.
• Assist with data processing, visualization, and computational modeling activities.
• Support development of scripts, spreadsheets, or software tools for research analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize technical findings relevant to project activities.
• Assist with laboratory organization, equipment preparation, and general research support tasks.
• Participate in research group meetings and technical discussions.
• Support preparation of figures, presentations, and technical reports associated with funded research projects.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Rising senior standing preferred.
• Strong academic performance in engineering coursework.
• Ability to work in a laboratory and/or computational research environment.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures and research protocols.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis, laboratory methods, or computational tools.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic technical software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior undergraduate research, laboratory, or design-project experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, CAD software, or other engineering software tools.
• Interest in pursuing graduate study or research-related careers.