JOB TITLE:             Undergraduate Research Assistant

LOCATION(S):       St. Paul Campus

PAY RATE:             Undergraduate student ($16.50-$19.25 based on experience), Graduate Student ($20.35-$21.80/hr based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY

Dr. Richter in the School of Engineering is seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to support computational research in additive manufacturing. This position involves simulation and modeling work related to directed-energy deposition (DED) and powder bed fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing processes. Research assistants will gain experience with scientific computing tools used in advanced manufacturing research. Training will be provided, and projects may evolve based on research needs and student interests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Assist with development and execution of computational simulations related to DED and PBF additive manufacturing processes

- Process, analyze, and visualize simulation output data

- Compare simulation results against experimental data where available

- Prepare technical documentation including figures, data summaries, and draft content for reports or publications

- Support literature reviews on relevant topics in computational modeling and additive manufacturing

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information or questions about this position, please contact Dr. Richter at [email protected] .

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should submit the following alongside their application:

1. A resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

2. A cover letter including (A) why they are interested in this position and (B) how they have demonstrated the qualifications described in this posting

3. Their availability during the semester and over the summer

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

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- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, students minoring in Materials Science, or related technical disciplines.

- Willingness to learn new computational tools and methods related to additive manufacturing.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical results and communicate professionally.

- Coursework or interest in one or more of: heat transfer, materials science, additive manufacturing, numerical methods, or computational modeling.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.