Temporary Research Assistant in Hypersonics

Summary of duties
This position is for an intern to assist researchers in the University of Minnesota computational hypersonics research group in developing a process for accomplishing two distinct tasks - Profiling and optimization of . The first is profiling and optimization of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and offloading CFD code to a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). The intern will work closely with researchers and will be expected to give periodic one-on-one progress updates and an end of the summer presentation to the research lab.

Job duties broken down by % time
40% Profiling and optimization of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software
40% Offloading CFD code to a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
20% Creating tutorial, examples, and documentation to aid current and future researchers with accomplishing these two tasks. Provide periodic one-on-one progress updates and an end of the summer presentation to the research lab.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in computer programming with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Fortran, Python
• Experience with git, github, and/or gitlab
• Familiarity with scientific computing
• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and creative
• Skilled at writing and documenting work progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++
• Familiarity with CFD
• Familiarity with with GPU programming
• Experience with code profiling and optimization

The AEM department has vibrant and active research programs in all areas of aerospace engineering and mechanics, including fluid dynamics, hypersonics, aerospace systems, computational mechanics and aerospace structures and materials. The department is in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, which is a world-class research university with outstanding resources and programs in engineering and science, health sciences, social sciences and liberal arts. The AEM department has close ties with on-campus multidisciplinary centers, and convenient access to outstanding shared experimental and computational facilities, such as the Gemini-Huntley Robotics Research Laboratory of the Minnesota Robotics Institute, the Minnesota Nano Center, the Characterization Facility, the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute. More information about the department is available at https://cse.umn.edu/aem

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