Co-Op opportunity in the Department of Civil, Architectural and
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Co-Op opportunity in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University Majors Supervisor Project Civil or Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Computer Science Prof. Franco Montalto Green Infrastructure Research: This project takes place at the Sustainable Water Resource Engineering Lab at Drexel University. The Lab is currently studying the ability of green stormwater infrastructure to provide ecosystem services. The field work of this project involves continuous monitoring of climatic, hydrologic, and hydraulic conditions at ~30 different green infrastructure sites such as green roofs, stormwater wetlands, permeable pavements, bioretention “Greenstreets”. The sensors are wired to onsite dataloggers that transmit the data to a Drexel server in real time using cell modems, and other wireless technologies. All of the monitoring setups need regular servicing, and the data is continuously being analyzed, interpreted, and converted into reports. The laboratory work is performed under our rainfall simulator, in our greenhouse, and at an outdoor canopy interception study site. Tasks • • • Work with researchers at the Sustainable Water Resource Lab Assist in running experiments at these laboratory facilities Assist in interpreting research findings Requirements • • • Basic understanding of hydrology Interest in working both in the lab and in the field Willingness to troubleshoot sensors (involves basic electronics work, soldering, splicing wires, changing batteries, troubleshooting data transmission problems, etc.) Well-organized / excellent time management skills Strong academic track record • • Desired, but not required: Experience in Python, R, SPSS, SQL Server, MATLAB, AutoCAD, MS Illustrator Language Skills Duration Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 5 - 6 month Possible Beginning Earliest starting date: April 1 2015 (exact starting date depends on the visa process) Costs Travel/Housing/Living Costs (1000 $ J1-Visa Costs will be covered by Drexel Co-op) Interested candidates should submit a resume, a motivational letter, and a transcript of records as a single PDF email attachment to: apply@uas7.org Application Deadline for starting date on April 1 2015 is: December 14, 2014 For more information, please contact Dr. Britta Schumacher, Director of UAS7 Liaison Office New York: schumacher@uas7.org Co-Op opportunity in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics at Drexel University Majors Supervisor Project Requirements Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Dr. Antonios Kontsos, PhD P.C. Endowed Professor in Mechanical Engineering Director, Theoretical & Applied Mechanics Group (TAMG) Use of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) in Experimental Mechanics: This job is based on the research conducted in TAMG related to use of optical, acoustic and thermal for materials characterization and damage detection (http://tamg.mem.drexel.edu). • • • • Language Skills Duration Possible Beginning Costs Knowledge of basic mechanics Prior laboratory experience Computational skills primarily with methods to simulate deformation and failure of materials will be positively viewed Strong academic track record Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 5 - 6 month Earliest starting date: April 1st 2015 (exact starting date depends on the visa process) Travel/Housing/Living Costs (1000 $ J1-Visa Costs will be covered by Drexel Co-op) Interested candidates should submit a resume, a motivational letter, and a transcript of records as a single PDF email attachment to: apply@uas7.org Application Deadline for starting date on April 1 2015 is: December 14 2014 For more information, please contact Dr. Britta Schumacher, Director of UAS7 Liaison Office New York: schumacher@uas7.org Co-Op opportunity in the Vascular Kinetics Lab at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University Majors Supervisor Project Requirements Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Alisa Morss Clyne, PhD Endothelial Cell Response to Mechanics in a Diabetic Environment: Cardiovascular disease accounts for 65% of deaths in people with diabetes mellitus. Endothelial cells, which line the inner blood vessel wall, are known to be dysfunctional in high glucose environments. We have recently shown that endothelial cells do not respond to shear stress (such as would be experienced from blood flow) or strain (such as would be experienced from vascular stretching due to blood pressure) when they are in high glucose medium or seeded on glycated collagen substrates. This research position will explore glucose-induced alterations in endothelial cell response to mechanical forces. Several mechanical testing devices will be used, including a spinning disk apparatus to measure cell adhesion, a parallel plate flow chamber to measure cell response to shear stress, and a stretching device to measure cell response to strain. A variety of biological assays will be performed to elucidate the role of reactive oxygen species and the specific interaction between endothelial cells and their extracellular matrix that is responsible for the glycated collagen effect. The student will learn cell culture techniques, ELISA assays, Western blot, immunofluorescent cell labeling, and fluorescent microscopy. This interdisciplinary research project integrates engineering and biology to progress our fundamental understanding of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. With diabetes prevalence increasing, this is a critical time for research into the connection between these two diseases, which will hopefully lead to advanced targeted therapies. Link to Vascular Kinetics Laboratory at Drexel University: http://mem.drexel.edu/vascularkinetics/index.html • • • • • • • Language Skills Duration Possible Beginning Costs Candidates with prior experience in a bioengineering laboratory are preferred. Prior research lab experience, specifically with sterile culture of mammalian cells. Experience with ELISA, confocal microscopy, and Western Blot preferred. Knowledgeable about cardiovascular physiology, diabetes and atherosclerosis, and fluid mechanics. Excellent work ethic and communication skills. Pre-junior or junior level Strong academic track record Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 5 - 6 month Earliest starting date: April 1st 2015 (exact starting date depends on the visa process) J1-Visum/Travel/Housing/Living Costs Compensation Up to $ 6000 (depending on qualifications) Interested candidates should submit a resume, a motivational letter, and a transcript of records as a single PDF email attachment to: apply@uas7.org st Application Deadline for starting date on April 1 2015 is: December 14 2014 For more information, please contact Dr. Britta Schumacher, Director of UAS7 Liaison Office New York: schumacher@uas7.org Co-Op opportunity at the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University Majors Supervisor Project Requirements Language Skills Duration Possible Beginning Costs Compensation Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering Dr. Christopher Sales, PhD Environmental Engineering Laboratory: This co-op position involves working with a Drexel University faculty and doctoral student on algal biotechnologies for conversion of waste to energy or other valuable bioproducts. This will require learning laboratory procedures to culture algae in the laboratory and collect and analyze biological and chemical samples from algal photobioreactors and microcosms. Biological analyses may involve extracting DNA, RNA, and proteins from algae. Chemical analyses may involve working with gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, and spectrophotometers. The co-op will be required to take Environmental Health & Safety training at Drexel University prior to starting the position. • • • • Prior coursework or knowledge in general chemistry and biology is required Prior laboratory experience is a benefit but not a requirement. Excellent work ethic and communication skills. Strong academic track record Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 5 - 6 month Earliest starting date: April 1st 2015 (exact starting date depends on the visa process) J1-Visum/Travel/Housing/Living Costs Unpaid ($1000 from Drexel for J1 visa process) Interested candidates should submit a resume, a motivational letter, and a transcript of records as a single PDF email attachment to: apply@uas7.org st Application Deadline for starting date on April 1 2015 is: December 14 2014 For more information, please contact Dr. Britta Schumacher, Director of UAS7 Liaison Office New York: schumacher@uas7.org
