Undergrad. Student Research Assistant

at  McGill University

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Position Summary:
To hire an Undergraduate Student Research Assistant. The applicant will participate in the design, manufacturing, and experimental testing of FeX reactors for the development of our scaleup products. The applicant will work with our team of researchers and engineers, developing, testing, and operating the reactor that sits at the center of our technology. The applicant will have a key role in testing our experimental reactors and exploring R&D pathways for reactor improvement.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Knowledgeable in mechanical design, combustion and fluid dynamics, and thermal systems

• Knowledgeable in electrical systems for laboratory and prototype testing

(instrumentation and data acquisition systems, power management, safe electrical design)

• Able to understand complex, integrated systems, with mechanical, thermal, structural, and electrical components and constraints
• Experience with 3D CAD software SolidWorks

Hourly Salary:
$20.00
Hours per Week:
15 (Part time)
Location:
Macdonald Eng. Bldg.
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-11-01
Position End Date:
2025-05-31
Deadline to Apply:
2024-11-03
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

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