Position: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Smart Materials and Systems Laboratory (SMSL)
Boise State University
https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-smsl/research/
Application Due: Active until the position is filled
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: Summer 2023 (renewal based on performance)
Summary
- At least two positions are available
- Depending on students’ performance, they may gain internship opportunities at NASA Ames or Idaho National Lab during Summer 2023
Research Scope
Each student will lead one or two scopes
- Use Arduino to prototype wearable bio-sensors or sensors for in-space structural health monitoring
- Operate an MTS load frame system to complete tensile testing
- Design and machine a high-voltage electrical poling rig
- Characterize and model acoustic sensors for next-generation nuclear reactors
Job Description
Training will be provided
- Be a sophomore or junior undergraduate
- With a strong motivation to become a graduate student is preferred
- Ability to commit at 15-40 hours per week in the laboratory uninterrupted
Hours:
Part-time during Spring/Fall semesters (>15 hours / week)
Full-time in Summer (20-40 hours / week)
Pay rate: $10-$20/hour
To Apply
Send your resume and unofficial transcript to Dr. Zhangxian Deng (zhangxiandeng@boisestate.edu).