Title: Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $25.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Bioproduct Innovation Lab is part of the UNT College of Engineering's Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) offers a comprehensive range of programs—from undergraduate to doctoral—emphasizing both the theoretical and practical aspects of mechanical engineering.

Position Overview

This position will support the U.S. Department of Energy Zero-Emission Natural Fiber Composites (ZENC) for Fire-Detecting Fireproof EV Battery Enclosure project.

Minimum Qualifications

MS Degree in Science or Engineering, and 3+ years of experience in wood, bioproducts, biomass, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge on bioproducts such as wood, agriculture, stems, nature fiber and mechanical testing.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with the PI and research team for regular updates and planning.
• Conduct experimental work in the labs.
• Collaborate with the PI to assist PI to conduct research in bioproduct fabrication.
• Perform data analysis and reporting.

Work Schedule:

Flexible based on lab schedule. Expect up to 20 hours per week.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.