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Posting Number:
20240564T

Position Title:
Summer Research Assistant

Position Type:
Temp/Intern

Location:
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
temporary

Approximate Number of Hours per Week
Up to 35 hours/week

Department:
959-Center for Energy - ES2

Position Summary:
The Villanova NSF ES2 Center is hiring undergraduate student research assistants to work on a variety of engineering projects in the Laboratory for Advanced Thermal and Fluid Systems for summer 2024. The Center specializes on heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal-fluid cooling systems for electronic equipment. The student research assistant will work in the laboratory in support of sponsored research projects hosted by the ES2 Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Laboratory work includes assisting in:
  1. the design of experiment apparatus by using CAD tools;
  2. fabrication of components of the apparatus;
  3. assembly of the apparatus;
  4. debugging the system and setting up the data acquisition system;
  5. taking data from the apparatus.
• General laboratory assistance including helping to prepare samples for testing and keeping the laboratory organized, safe, and clean, and miscellaneous tasks associated with keeping the laboratory functioning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position is for a college student who completed 1 to 3 years of undergraduate curriculum so far.
• Previous basic laboratory experience required (for example, general chemistry course or general biology course from high school is acceptable).
• Individual must be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Individual must have the critical thinking skills to work safely in the lab and field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• This position is for both on-campus and off-campus work.
• Laboratory work includes soil classification testing, data management and analysis, maintaining a safe and clean lab, and preparing samples and equipment.
• Field work may include assisting graduate students with maintaining field sites, collecting samples, installing/maintaining equipment, and infiltration testing.
• Must be able to work in uncomfortable field conditions such as extreme temperatures, humidity, and/or rain. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Posting Date:
05/15/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.

Job Classification:
non-exempt