Salary: $14.00 Hourly

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type: Student

Job Number: FY2503261

Division: Smith College of Engineering & Tech

Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering

Opening Date: 08/22/2024

Closing Date: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Student research assistant for the Engineering department!

Summary of Responsibilities

Join an interesting research project focused on the development of advanced energy harvesting systems. As a research assistant, you will work on modeling, simulating, and experimentally validating the performance of wind and vibration-based energy harvesters. This role offers hands-on experience in applied mechanics, dynamic systems, and renewable energy technologies, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research. The position is anticipated to start in August 2024, with the opportunity to work through the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current student at Utah Valley University (UVU).
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Program.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 (B or higher) is required.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or Simulink is highly desirable.
• Experience with SolidWorks and 3D printing is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Previous experience in experimental work is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good telephone, email, and customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills (Internet, Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good work ethic/self-motivated
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to interact and communicate in person and on the phone with college
• students
• Willingness to try/learn new things

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

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