Temporary Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R106808

Minimum Requirements:

Five or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Engineering is seeking two part-time research assistants in mechanical engineering. The research assistants will be working with 3D printer design and prototyping. Have applicable knowledge in the following areas; plastic extrusion, simple computer electronics, g-code, C/C++ programming, mechanical design, material conveyance, machining, 3D printing process optimization, and/or complex heat transfer systems. Ability and willingness to defend your design choices under scrutiny and incorporate changes as need. Job will include testing the current 3D printer and brainstorming, selecting, designing, manufacturing, and testing improvements and corrections to the existing 3D printer.

20 hours a week

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3D printer design and prototyping

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering

• Good written and oral communication skills

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.