Duke University, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

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Position ID:Duke-MEMS-ASMANN [#21727]
Position Title: Associate in Research
Position Type:Other
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27701, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
Appl Deadline:2022/05/27 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/05/05, finished 2022/05/19, listed until 2022/11/05)
Position Description:    

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Occupational Summary

An individual with academic credentials but without a doctorate and not a degree candidate. Assists faculty members in research programs by participating in the research directly or in organizing a program under which the research is carried out. This classification is administered on Campus through the Office of the Provost and in the Medical Center through the Office of the Chancellor for Health Affairs. It is not subject to the Wage and Salary system.

Work Performed

Experimental structural vibration test of various systems in a single axis mode. Multi-axis testing of experimental structures will also be done for comparison with single axis tests.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. M.S. is also preferred.

Experience

Prior experience with dynamical systems modeling and control theory is helpful. Skills

Proficiency with Matlab, Labview, and data acquisition methods. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Essential Physical Job Functions

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Further Info:
www.mems.duke.edu
email address
919-660-5359
 
Duke University
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Box 90300
Durham, NC 27708