Research Assistant 1
McGill University
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University is seeking a Research Assistant 1 for the research project titled “Experimental Studies of Metal Flames.” This role will focus on the investigation of nanoparticle production from metal combustion processes and will report to Professor Jeffrey Bergthorson.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience to the research project or academic research experience may be deemed equivalent
- Prior experimental research experience, preferably in a laboratory setting
- Familiarity with combustion processes and heat transfer
- Experience with laboratory data collection and data analysis techniques
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Must be willing to work in the province of Quebec
- Requires English communication both verbally and in writing
Responsibilities
- Undertake required safety training and learn to operate experimental setups related to metal-fuel combustion systems
- Conduct literature reviews and prepare a draft summary of research related to nanoparticle production from metal combustion
- Perform laboratory experiments on the production of nanoparticles from metal flames
- Collect samples and conduct particle size analysis of the produced material
- Present research findings at research group meetings
Benefits
- This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
