Part-Time Research Assistant: Linux HPC & Simulation

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support Dr. Zhang in high-performance computing simulations and numerical methods. The role requires independent work, programming skills, and knowledge of simulation.

The position is non-benefited and limited to UND students; on-site in Grand Forks, ND with no remote option. Responsibilities include setting up simulations, running code, and preparing reports for publication; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Completed course work in ME306 and ME341.
• Able to work independently and remain task-driven.
• Good computer programming skills.
• Knowledge of computer simulation.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Learn HPC environment, Linux OS, and numerical methods and simulation workflows.
• Prepare and setup simulation including geometry and mesh generation.
• Perform numerical simulations using in-house developed code.
• Process simulation results, create research reports and write papers for publication.

Job description

University of North Dakota seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support Dr. Zhang in high-performance computing simulations and numerical methods. The role requires independent work, programming skills, and knowledge of simulation.

The position is non-benefited and limited to UND students; on-site in Grand Forks, ND with no remote option. Responsibilities include setting up simulations, running code, and preparing reports for publication; background check is required.