Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships Available

Several graduate research/teaching assistant position are available at ASTL starting Spring 2009. Doctoral level students or master students intending to pursue a doctoral degree are preferred.

 

Optical Fiber/Wireless Sensor:

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, instrumentation engineering, or other related areas is required. Research experience in optics, fiber optics, or microwave engineering is desired.  
  • Strong analytical skills in experiment observation and data interpretation
  • Solid background in fiber optics, microwave system or  antenna design
  • Hands-on experience with optical/microwave test equipment
  • Knowledge of digital data processing is a plus
  • Knowledge of MEMS fabrication process is a plus
  • Knowledge of VC++ programming and PC-based data acquisition is a plus

 

Experimental Mechanics:

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science, or other related areas is required. Research experience in solid mechanics and/or material science is preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills in experiment observation and data interpretation
  • Solid understanding of the basic concepts of mechanics of materials and material behaviors
  • Hands-on experience with sample preparation and mechanical testing
  • Familiar with the operation of research instrument (optical microscope, SEM, etc.) is a plus
  • Knowledge of VC++ programming and PC-based data acquisition is a plus

 

Computational Mechanics:

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other related areas is required. Research experience in solid mechanics is preferred.

·         Proficient in applying various mathematic tools to solve mechanics problems. Strong mathematic skills are a must.

·         Solid understanding of mechanics

·         Knowledge of at lease one programming languages (C++, Fortran, Matlab, MathCAD, etc.). C++ preferred.

·         Experience with multiscale simulation or molecular dynamics (MD) simulation is a plus

 

To apply for these positions, please email detailed CV and undergraduate/graduate transcript to Prof. Haiying Huang.

Contact: Prof. Haiying Huang

Email: huang@uta.edu

Telephone: 817-272-0563

 

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