Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity

Research Assistantship Positions

These positions are immediately available. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact Dr. Yang Lu (yanglufrank@boisestate.edu).

Position #1 We are seeking to hire an MS student position with a full graduate research assistantship in the civil engineering program to do the thermography sensor assembly, coding, packing, and testing work.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on circuit board and wiring experience

• Familiar with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks

• Interest in continuing the project through initial commercialization

• Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively

• Knowledge on conducting computational analysis in multi-physics modeling context

• Knowledge of heat transfer, civil engineering materials, and service condition inspection

• Familiarity with coding languages, e.g. C++, MATLAB, and Python

Preferred Optional Qualifications:

• Good at applied math, computer vision, and numerical computation skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to understand and synthesize researcher’s experimental data

• Flexible and willing to adapt to changes in priorities as necessary in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Willing to learn new technologies and strong attention to detail

• Machine Learning experience, such as OpenCV experience, would be a major plus

Position #2: We are seeking an MS or Ph.D. student position with a full graduate research assistantship in the civil engineering program.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively under minimal direction and supervision

• Micromechanics modeling: sufficient familiarity with lower scale methods to take advantage of emergent phenomena accessible from molecular dynamic simulations and coarse-grained techniques

• Broad knowledge of Computational Mechanics, Materials and Polymer Physics

• Extensive experience in multiscale modeling which should include the integration of Molecular Dynamic Simulation, Coarse-grained modeling, and Continuum Mechanics

• In-depth understanding and theoretical development in porous media mechanics

• Experience conducting computational analysis in multi-physics modeling context

• Knowledge of constitutive models for asphalt concrete, cement concrete, polymers and their composites

Preferred Optional Qualifications:

• Polymer Physics -- thermodynamics and statistical mechanics

• Applied Math, Applied Physics, Computational Sciences: optimization, numerical analysis, numerical linear algebra

• Familiarity with C++, MATLAB, and Python

• Excellent communication skills; ability to understand and synthesize researcher’s experimental data

• Flexible and willing to adapt to changes in priorities as necessary in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Willing to learn new technologies and strong attention to detail

• Machine Learning experience would be a major plus

Characterization and Numerical Modeling of Sustainable Infrastructure Materials

X). Master's degree program at Civil Engineering (Position has been filled)

This area will be interdisciplinary, possibly spanning civil engineering, infrastructure materials, large-scale numerical computation, image analysis, and engineering mechanics. The advisor will guide the student to identify a research topic most suitable to the student’s academic interests and background. The successful candidate will enter the Master’s Degree program in the Department, starting fall 2013 or spring 2014. A research assistantship is available, which includes a complete tuition waiver plus a stipend per semester that may be renewable based on satisfactory performance. Education background in Mechanics, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is a big plus. Applicants with background in finite element modeling and programming experience using Matlab, C/C++, and FORTRAN are particularly desired. Requirements for successful applicant are the fulfillment of all regular application credentials to the graduate college including the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (required for non-native English speakers) and Graduate Records Examination (GRE) test results. For further inquiry regarding this position, please feel free to contact Dr. Yang Lu at yanglufrank@boisestate.edu.

X). Ph.D. program in Materials Science & Engineering - (Position has been filled)

A graduate research assistant position is available starting Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 within the Interdisciplinary Materials Science & Engineering Ph.D. Program at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. The research focus for this position is associated with sustainable infrastructure materials. As part of the research effort, the graduate research assistant will have an opportunity to develop a research portfolio in large-scale numerical computation, image analysis, and/or engineering mechanics. Candidates must have, at a minimum, a B.S. in material science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics, or from a closely related field. Preferred skills include finite element modeling and computer programming (e.g. C/C++, matlab, Fortran).

All interested applicants should submit a graduate application following the admission procedures specified by the MSE Graduate Program. To learn more about the opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Chad Watson (msegrad@boisestate.edu) or Dr. Yang Lu (yanglufrank@boisestate.edu). The position provides a competitive stipend and a full tuition waiver.

X). Ph.D. in computing program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity - (Position has been filled)

http://computing.boisestate.edu/

A graduate research assistant position is available starting Spring 2018 or Fall 2018 in Ph.D. computing program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity at Boise State University. The research focus for this position is associated with cyber security of critical infrastructure systems, such as the nation’s power grid, water supply, and other critical infrastructure. As part of the research effort, the graduate research assistant will have an opportunity to develop a research portfolio in the following areas:

1. Critical infrastructure vulnerability assessment across interdependent systems

2. Cyber security of urban traffic control systems

3. Resilient urban systems and autonomous and electric vehicle technologies

All interested applicants should submit a graduate application following the admission procedures specified by the PhD computing Program. Education background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, System Science and Engineering, and Civil Engineering is preferred. Applicants with background in cybersecurity, industrial control system, and programming experience using Matlab, Java, and C/C++ are particularly desired. Requirements for successful applicant are the fulfillment of all regular application credentials to the graduate college including the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (required for non-native English speakers) and Graduate Records Examination (GRE) test results. For further inquiry regarding this position, please feel free to contact Dr. Yang Lu (yanglufrank@boisestate.edu). The fellowship position provides a competitive stipend and a full tuition waiver.