Graduate Research Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Penn State’s PIPELINE (Penn State Intern Pipeline Links to Navy Engineering) program, is looking for upcoming or current graduate students interested in research assistantship funding. Students will conduct research to enhance their readiness for successful and significant careers in national security, defense, and aerospace organizations. Typical duties may include:

- Support for engineering testing, data analysis, and data display. 

- Hands-on work in a laboratory environment

- Use of multiple computing languages, analysis tools, simulations and measurements

- Networking with and presenting work to program sponsors

Students studying Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be awarded a 1/2 time assistantship, subject to a yearly review, at up to 3 years of funding. This is a paid position located at ARL/PSU’s University Park campus.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre- employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
 

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