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A Research Assistant (RA) position is available in the Porous Media and Multiphase Flow Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
The applicant must have a MS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a strong background in Numerical Methods, Mathematics, and Computer Programming.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this project aims at developing a mathematical framework to model droplet interactions with superhydrophobic surfaces. The start date of the project is August 2015. The position covers the student’s tuition and fees and it also includes a starting salary of $25,000/year.
Interested applicants are encouraged to email their complete resumes and the names of three references, to Dr. Hooman Tafreshi (htafreshi@vc.edu).
Information regarding Dr. Tafreshi’s Porous Media and Multiphase Flow Laboratory can be found at:
http://www.egr.vcu.edu/me/faculty/me-tafreshi.html
http://www.people.vcu.edu/~htafreshi/
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.