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Research Assistant Opportunities

The Department is always eager to recruit enthusiastic graduate students to support and participate in its core research programs.Subject areas include computational and experimental aerodynamics, finite element of structures, computational engineering, aerodynamics of ground vehicles, control systems, aircraft flight dynamics and control, and space systems.Qualified applicants are eligible for financial support ranging between $15,000 and $18,000 per calendar year.Doctoral students will also receive a full waiver of tuition and fees.Out-of-State Masters students will have their tuition fees reduced to the in-state rates.

Students seeking more information are encouraged to contact the Department, or any faculty member in their chosen emphasis area:

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Dr. Kandil

Experimental fluid dynamics

Dr. Britcher, Dr. Landman

Controls

Dr. Alberts, Dr. Newman

Flight dynamics

Dr. Newman

Structures

Dr. Mei

Space systems

Dr. Ash

Ground vehicle aerodynamics / Motorsports

Dr. Cross, Dr. Landman

Air traffic management

Dr. Creedon

From time-to-time special opportunities arise for which special emphasis will be given in the recruiting process.Currently, the Department is seeking students to join growing research efforts in the following areas:

Magnetic Levitation for Ground Transportation (Maglev)
Air Traffic Management
Ground Vehicle Aerodynamics