What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Student Fellow - DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory - ARL Central - Chicago, IL position at AEOP Internships and Fellowships?
Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) Internships and Fellowships provide paid civilian research opportunities for high school through postdoctoral individuals in U.S. Army Research Labs and Centers. Projects focus on the most current and cutting-edge priorities of the Department of Defense. Participants do not need to join the Army's or U.S. military uniformed services to partake in AEOP.
Recruiting graduate student fellow at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, known as DEVCOM ARL, is the Army’s research laboratory. Nested strategically within DEVCOM and the Army Futures Command, ARL’s mission is to Operationalize Science. A hallmark of ARL’s mission is collaborative partnerships to broaden Army access to expert talent and accelerate transitions of science-enabled capabilities. This site operates on a rolling application basis. Due to the high volume of applications, not all candidates may receive an immediate response. However, all applications will remain under consideration for future opportunities as they become available. Applicants must be 16 to apply.
Emissivity Characterization of Refractory Materials and Data Acquisition
The Summer Participant will focus on making direct emissivity measurements of various refractory materials at high temperatures. Emissivity, which varies with material type, temperature, and surface morphology, will be measured to help in the system design of a thermo-photovoltaic power source, where accurate data is essential to understand energy conversion. Indirect measurements techniques will be explored, depending on available time and participant's interest.
Qualifications
Candidate should be interested in learning or is already comfortable working around experimental equipment involving optics and handling high-temperature environments safely. They should have experience or a strong interest in wiring up sensors and integrating them into a data acquisition system. Finally, it would be great if the student was eager to learn how to process the collected data and develop the necessary skills to analyze the data. Working towards degree in physics, mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering preferred.
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