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The Pennsylvania State University

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... State seeks motivated graduate students to join our research programs as Graduate Research ... S. in petroleum engineering, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, or a related field * Strong ...

The Pennsylvania State University

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a graduate level research assistant under the direction of Dr. Brian Fronk. Job Duties: * Assist in conducting analysis ...

University of Hawaii

Graduate Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

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Graduate Assistant

Claremont, CA

$22/hr

The Graduate Assistant will concentrate on Advising/Programming with the opportunity to explore ... The standard hours for this part-time position are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through ...

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Part-Time Research Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$49.80/hr

Part-time

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
About the Role
The John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State seeks motivated graduate students to join our research programs as Graduate Research Assistants. Students will work under the supervision of faculty on cutting-edge projects spanning energy production, transition, and sustainability.
Research Areas
Students may be engaged in projects related to geomechanics, wellbore integrity, geothermal energy systems, hydraulic fracturing, carbon sequestration, underground energy storage, critical minerals extraction, or the repurposing of fossil energy infrastructure for clean energy applications.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct original research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
  • Assist with laboratory, computational, or field-based research activities
  • Participate in project meetings and support grant reporting and documentation
  • Collaborate with industry partners, national laboratories, and academic collaborators

Qualifications
  • B.S. in petroleum engineering, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, or a related field
  • Strong academic record and motivation for research
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Prior research or industry experience is a plus

Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $49.80.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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