Student Assistant – Mechanical Engineering – Research Assistant (Spring 2024)

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Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA

Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Student Assistant will support the Department of Mechanical Engineering as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2024.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

• Preparing and running engine experiments, instrumentation, calibration, and data acquisition.
• Conducting advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation and research in combustion, emissions, and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) of fired engines.
• Processing data, working on a research paper, and conducting demonstrations and training for other students.
• Focus areas: Propulsion, Low Temperature Combustion, High-speed data acquisition technologies, Combustion Data Analysis, FTIR Emissions Analyzer, Aerospace Propulsion Systems Emissions Analysis.

Shift Specifics

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency with computers and computer languages, specifically LabVIEW and MATLAB.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience working with different types of sensors and data acquisition systems.

$11.50 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

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ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

February 29, 2024

Application review may begin as early as February 5, 2024.

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Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

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• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

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