Undergraduate Research Assistant

Villanova University; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University Undergraduate Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering wanted for the 2026-2027 academic year. This on-site, 5 hours/week position at Drosdick Hall is open to work-study eligible students.

Senior students are preferred to join a focused research area on data center modeling. The role involves learning and applying modeling techniques under supervision, with MATLAB or similar software experience valued.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail; able to follow directions; science major preferred but not required.
• Previous lab experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data center cooling modeling using MATLAB and related tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Lab experience

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Villanova University

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Posting Details

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Posting Number: 20260353V

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Posting Type: Student

Hours/week: 5 hours/ week

Eligibility: Work Study ONLY

Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year

Location: Drosdick Hall

Detailed Work Schedule:

Number of positions: 1

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Contact Name: Jane Ni

Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194981

Research area: Data center modeling

Description: Undergraduate researcher must be a senior in mechanical engineering who is eager to learn and apply modeling of data center cooling systems. Experience in MATLAB or similar software is desired.

Requirements: Attention to detail; able to follow directions; science major preferred but not required. Previous lab experience a plus.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate: $15/hr

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Specific Questions

1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you eligible for work study?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I don't know
3. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What is your availability (days, times)?

   (Open Ended Question)

Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

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