Research Assistant - Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student

Overview:

The Dynamic Photo-Mechanics Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island (URI) is looking for students interested in working on structural dynamics research. Our research aims to understand the physics of materials and structures subjected to extreme loading conditions and environments and improve such systems' survivability and performance. This work is performed in collaboration with world-class institutions such as General Dynamics Electric Boat, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology, amongst others. For graduate students, this position is a full-time commitment that will require students to perform research involving the experimentation of dynamic loading on materials and structures while taking graduate-level courses toward an M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Acceptance into one of the Mechanical Engineering programs at URI
• A B.S. or an M.S. degree in STEM with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Interest in structural mechanics, data analysis, and experimental research

Graduate Assistantship Stipend and Support:

While working in this Laboratory, full assistantship coverages for all semesters leading up to the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees can be expected. The Standard Graduate Research Assistant stipend includes coverage of all tuition, fees, and health insurance benefits, meaning that the entire graduate degree will be at effectively no cost to the student. In addition, a stipend (of up to $40,000 for the Fall, Spring, and Summer research work) will be given to the research assistant students.