Research Student Assistant - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
05S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Research Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
10 hours per week
Salary:

$16.60 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

February to April 30, 2024

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is looking to hire a research student assistant for a project that investigates thermal engineering systems as part of a 4th edition book, Advanced Heat Transfer. A literature review of the latest state of knowledge in the field will be performed. Systems will be selected, and examples analyzed for thermal design problems in the book.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • New online materials will be developed for enhancements to an eBook style
  • Interactive features make reading more engaging, including but not limited to, audio, quizzes, video, data visualization (charts, graphs available in an accessible way), and interactive problems and solutions
  • The student will conduct independent studies and a final report will be submitted at the end of the project

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Registered engineering student preferably in a graduate program
  • Well-organized, mature self-starter
  • Well-demonstrated communication skills including oral, written, and electronic
  • Strong interpersonal skills

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Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the 91探花 Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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