TERM Research Assistant, Part-Time

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The term professional (Research Assistant 0.5 FTE) is part of Vanderbilt Center for Simulation, Computational-modeling, and AI-integrated Learning for Engineering Systems (SCALES) at Vanderbilt University, which focuses on developing interdisciplinary research and graduate-education programs. This position will be responsible for the development of mathematical theory and its computed implementation for the analysis of stability of shell-based TPMS structures. Vanderbilt’s Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) department vision is to be one of the foremost Civil and Environmental Engineering programs in effecting tangible change to resolve problems of critical importance to humanity in the built environment and the natural world through inspired teaching, research, and service, and to maintain a culture of leadership within an educational setting that values research innovation and impact. CEE prepares students to be leaders in Civil and Environmental Engineering in an era of rapid evolution of the profession, to perform innovative basic and applied research that will meet critical challenges in infrastructure and natural resources and provides service to institutions and government agencies that assist in resolving societal problems.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is necessary
• HPC Programming experience is necessary

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of mathematical theory and its computed implementation for the analysis of stability of shell-based TPMS structures.
• Report on their progress on a weekly basis
• Take part in the writing of journal papers and development of research presentations.
• Occasional presentation of research at conferences and program reviews
• Assist Prof. Bazilevs with the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level