Undergraduate Research Assistant - Dr. Zhang

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position for UND students only. The role involves learning and utilizing a high performance computing environment, Linux operating system, and numerical methods for research work. Responsibilities include preparing simulations, running them using in-house code, processing results, and contributing to research reports and publications.

Requirements

• Undergraduates only
• Able to work independently and remain task-driven
• Good computer programming skills
• Knowledge of computer simulation
• Completed course work in ME306 and ME341
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and complete required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Learn high performance computing environment, Linux operating system, and numerical methods and simulation workflows needed for the research work
• Prepare and setup simulation including geometry and mesh generation
• Perform numerical simulations using in-house developed computer code
• Process simulation results, create research report and write research paper for publication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED