About the role#
The Advanced Building Equipment Research group is seeking a graduate intern to focus on modeling and experimental heat and mass transfer. You will work on projects related to HVAC systems and buildings, including conventional and non-conventional dehumidification and desiccant systems. This role involves working independently under the direction of senior staff.
What you'll do#
- Improve and utilize existing numerical models of heat and mass exchangers.
- Design, develop, and analyze new HVAC processes and components.
- Perform laboratory experiments on fluid and thermal components.
- Publish papers in heat and mass transfer and energy journals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate student with a strong academic and research record in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
- A degree in mechanical engineering or relevant research in other engineering or science fields.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Experience with numerical modeling, computer programming, and laboratory data acquisition.
- Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), or Python.
Location & details#
- Location: Golden, Colorado.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as the primary national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy focused on energy systems research. Founded in 1977, the organization conducts research in energy efficiency, basic science, and energy security. It maintains a staff of approximately 3,751 employees. The laboratory is based in Golden, Colorado.
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