About the role#
The Advanced Building Equipment Research group is seeking a graduate intern to focus on modeling and experimental heat and mass transfer for HVAC systems and buildings. You will join a team working on analytical and laboratory projects to research, develop, and evaluate components and systems, including conventional and non-conventional dehumidification and desiccant systems.
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 full-time student in a master’s degree program or a PhD student who has completed a master’s degree. You may also qualify if you earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the past 12 months.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- A degree in mechanical engineering or relevant research experience in other engineering or science fields.
- A strong academic and research record in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
- Experience with heat and mass transfer fundamentals, HVAC or refrigeration cycles, numerical modeling, and data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency in programming tools such as MATLAB, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), or Python.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Location & details#
- Location: Golden, Colorado.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- 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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