Summer 2024 Research Assistant Position Available
Professor Luna Lu’s Group at Civil Engineering is looking for several highly motivated research assistants for summer 2024!
As a research assistant, you will be able to participate in several research programs funded by National Science Foundation, Federal Highway Administration, and other industry sponsored programs. Research assistants will also work closely with their graduate student mentor to understand the fundamental science and engineering principles of design high performance and low carbon concrete using nanomaterials. The students will perform various tasks related to concrete strength testing, data collection and analysis, and participate the project report/presentation.
Information on how to apply and who to contact can be found below.
Responsibilities of this role:
· Assist in material preparation, specimen preparation, sensor testing and data collection
· Conduct data analysis to support ongoing research project
· Help maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe working environment
· Required but not limited to: perform additional tasks related to research projects as needed.
Preferred requirements:
· Prior research experience in construction materials or non-destructive testing is preferred but not required
· Strong communication, responsibility, and organizational skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Research assistants will start working after passing the interview. If the research assistant demonstrates strong performance and is a good fit for the group, there may be opportunities for admission to the MS/PhD program.
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about this field, please submit your resume and contact Prof. Lu (luna@purdue.edu ), Prof. Yining Feng (feng109@purdue.edu ) and copy Rui He (he566@purdue.edu).
Our group’s website (Joe and Lisa Shetterley Innovation Lab/SMART Lab): https://engineering.purdue.edu/SMARTLab
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