Undergraduate Researcher at EMAC

On-Campus ACA Variable 

US Work Authorization is REQUIRED 

I am hiring several undergraduate researcher(s) to join Extreme Mechanics for Advanced Composites Laboratory (EMAC; https://sites.google.com/view/emaclab/home). There are three Summer projects with potential extensions to Fall 2026 upon performance. Carefully review below project summary, expectation, and other details. Undergraduate students are required to work on-site with graduate students on a daily basis. No remote will be permitted. 

Project-1: Composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) project 

• Operate CBAM printer and other relevant equipment
• Manufacture several mechanical specimens
• Performe mechanical tests 

Project-2: Micromechanics/NASMAT project

• Run the NASA Multiscale Analysis Tool (NASMAT)
• Develope NASMAT models for various space composites

Project-3: Life Cycle Analyis (LCA) project

• Learn and study open-source LCA tools
• Customize for new composite manufacturing process

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students in mechanical or relevant engineering fields
• Strong interests in composites research
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior research experience (preferred)

Expectations

• Work on-site at least 10 hours/week
• Participate in (bi)weekly team meetings
• Conduct test data analysis and generate reports
• Self-motivated and proactive learners

Details

• Paid position: $11~15/hr (based on experience)
• Opportunity to joint future projects upon scuccessful completion

Please send an email to Dr. Juhyeong Lee (Juhyeong.lee@usu.edu) with your CV/Resume and a paragraph explain your interest in the position and other relevant information by 5pm, May 15.