Graduate Research Assistant, Energy & Mineral Eng

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State seeks motivated graduate students to join our research programs as Part-Time Graduate Research Assistants. You will work under faculty supervision on projects spanning energy production, transition, and sustainability.

Join a collaborative environment within the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, contributing to cutting-edge research and disseminating results through publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in petroleum engineering, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic record and motivation for research.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Prior research or industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Assist with laboratory, computational, or field-based research activities.
• Participate in project meetings and support grant reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with industry partners, national laboratories, and academic collaborators.

Skills

Research experience

Written and oral communication

Education

B.S. in petroleum engineering

B.S. in geomechanics

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Related field

Job description

Penn State seeks motivated graduate students to join our research programs as Part-Time Graduate Research Assistants. You will work under faculty supervision on projects spanning energy production, transition, and sustainability.

Join a collaborative environment within the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, contributing to cutting-edge research and disseminating results through publications and presentations.