Undergrad Research Assistant: Fluid Dynamics & Solids

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 31,092 - 42,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Job summary

A leading national research laboratory located in Los Alamos, NM, seeks outstanding undergraduate research assistants. The collaborative role involves conducting research in fluid dynamics and solid mechanics, engaging with theoretical and computational mechanics, and working on diverse projects. Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering with a minimum 3.2 GPA. This position offers salary ranging from $22.57/hr to $30.53/hr based on educational progress.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA on undergraduate coursework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in theoretical and computational mechanics.
• Work on modeling and simulation of fluids and deforming solids.

Skills

Ability to work within a collaborative team environment

Desire to learn new things

Ability to independently learn scientific software

Research experience in fluid dynamics

Education

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading national research laboratory located in Los Alamos, NM, seeks outstanding undergraduate research assistants. The collaborative role involves conducting research in fluid dynamics and solid mechanics, engaging with theoretical and computational mechanics, and working on diverse projects. Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering with a minimum 3.2 GPA. This position offers salary ranging from $22.57/hr to $30.53/hr based on educational progress.