Salary/Position Classification

• $18.00 Hour hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10 hours per week hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Assistant PI in performing numerical simulations to study the plasma behavior in Langmuir probe and other low-temperature plasma applications using kineti based particle-in-cell method.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn high performance computing environment, Linux operating system, and numerical methods and simulation workflows needed for the research work
• Prepare and set up simulation, including geometry and mesh generation
• Perform numerical simulations using in-house developed computer code
• Process simulation results, create a research report and write research papers for publication. 

Minimum Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science student;
• Good CAD skills 
• Familiar with Python or C++ programming language
• Relevant coursework in Fluid Mechanics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume and class schedule

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.