Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering · 1 hour ago
Research Assistant- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Richmond, VA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $20/hrVirginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering is seeking candidates for an hourly Research Assistant position in the development of functional materials for environmental applications. The role involves working closely with a Ph.D. student to synthesize and characterize materials aimed at capturing and converting greenhouse gases efficiently.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Contribute to ongoing research projects, including aerosol synthesis of materials, electrochemical testing, and data analysis
Conduct literature reviews, sample preparation, and process development as needed
Participate in weekly group meetings and additional project-related discussions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience that equates to a master's
Highly motivated and hard-working
Ability to work on multiple tasks
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Preferred
Prior research experience in chemical synthesis, electrochemical measurements, or materials characterization is a plus
Benefits
A wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering
The VCU College of Engineering, an innovation front-runner in academics and research, brings real-world education to Central Virginia.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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