RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study) - Mechanical Engineering

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Flint is seeking a Research Assistant I (Student/Work Study) in Mechanical Engineering to derive insights and inform decisions by collecting, processing and analyzing computational data from the university cluster, and presenting results as graphs and tables.

You will use Excel and other tools to ensure data integrity, document analyses, and maintain readable records while learning patterns and relationships in the data in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Taken calculus courses and currently enrolled in MEE 260 or 280.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• 1. Utilize data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel to analyze data.
• 2. Record and save the data in appropriate format.
• 3. Ensure the accuracy and readability of data throughout the analyses.
• 4. Maintain data integrity by implementing thorough documentation and ensure that the data are protected.
• 5. Learn pattern and relationship from data

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Calculus coursework

MEE 260/280 in progress

Job description

RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study) - Mechanical Engineering

The work will provide ability to derive insights and make informed decisions from data. The work includes: collection and processing of computational data from the computer cluster, ensuring that the data are in the right format, analyzing data using appropriate tools, and presenting the results in readable formats such as graphs and tables, and saving the results in a repository.

Responsibilities*

1. Utilize data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel to analyze data.

2. Record and save the data in appropriate format.

3. Ensure the accuracy and readability of data throughout the analyses.

4. Maintain data integrity by implementing thorough documentation and ensure that the data are protected.

5. Learn pattern and relationship from data

Required Qualifications*

• Taken courses in calculus and are currently taking either MEE 260 or 280.

Desired Qualifications*

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fourth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.