Undergraduate Research in Sustainable Engineering (URISE)
About The Position
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Undergraduate Research in Sustainable Engineering (URISE) The Undergraduate Research in Sustainable Engineering (URISE) Internship provides experience in research programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University for a 12-to-14-week period. Undergraduates will gain valuable skills while engaging in challenging and intriguing research projects ranging from investigating fundamental science and properties to pilot-scale engineering projects. Research programs in the departments involve biochemistry, electrochemistry, sustainable energy, combustion, nuclear energy, thermodynamics, molecular simulation, and process simulation. To learn more about the research programs visit https://chemicalengineering.byu.edu/research or individual faculty webpages, which are linked on the directory page ( https://chemicalengineering.byu.edu/directory ) During this interim research assistantship, the hired candidate will be expected to work daily (Monday-Friday) on BYU's campus, be trained in safe practices in the laboratory setting (if performing lab work), to actively participate in a research group, to perform experimental or simulation work, to assist in the analysis of data, and to contribute to writing of reports and publications. The hired candidate will also support graduate students in their research as directed. The hired candidate will receive mentorship from a faculty member and experienced undergraduate and graduate research assistants in the department.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student enrolled in a chemical engineering, chemistry or related program at a university or college. Exceptional freshman may be considered.
- Experience in experimental or computational work in chemistry or chemical engineering is desired.
- Resume
- Cover Letter (optional) – 1 page or less
- Please indicate research areas of interest in your resume or cover letter.
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Responsibilities
- Work daily (Monday-Friday) on BYU's campus
- Be trained in safe practices in the laboratory setting (if performing lab work)
- Actively participate in a research group
- Perform experimental or simulation work
- Assist in the analysis of data
- Contribute to writing of reports and publications
- Support graduate students in their research as directed
Benefits
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
