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Worcester Polytechnic Institute · 5 months ago

Research Assistant

Worcester

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking multiple PhD Research Assistant temporary positions in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The role involves conducting experimental studies on droplet dynamics and energy performance analysis of commercial buildings, contributing to clean energy research.

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Responsibilities

This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques

This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of promoting clean energy systems

Qualification

Experimental fluid dynamicsImage processingMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringArchitectural Engineering

Required

Applicants must hold a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, with experience in experimental fluid dynamics and image processing

Applicants must hold a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering

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BS and MS transcripts

GRE and TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

Names and email addresses of three references

Company

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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WPI is a private technological university that offers research facilities and a community of students and members.

Founded in 1865

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.wpi.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (23)

2024 (17)

2023 (15)

2022 (18)

2021 (24)

2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$63.43M

Key Investors

National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyARPA-E

2025-07-25Grant· $0.4M

2024-09-26Grant· $1M

2024-08-21Grant· $2M

Leadership Team

Beth Phalen

Member Board Of Trustees

Cynthia J. Pellegrino

Director of Human Resources

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