Research Assistant (3D-Printed Microfluidic Biofuel Cells)

Company: Trigent Solutions
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Research Assistant (3D-Printed Microfluidic Biofuel Cells)

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Duration: Full Time Temporary (through December 31 2025)

Overview: The Department of Physics has a requirement for contractual services for a Research Assistant at the level of a Master's degree holder, to conduct research on three-dimensional (3D)-printable biofuel cells. This research is needed in part to meet responsibilities towards an awarded grant from an Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsor on the biofuel cells project. The contractor shall provide qualified research labor to support Naval Postgraduate School's Physics Department. The requirement shall be satisfied by technical and research work on campus.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, fabricate, and test 3D-printed biofuel cell chips and arrays
Analyze experimental data and optimize device performance
Document results and assist in writing scientific reports and research papers

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
1+ year of experience in:
Experimental STEM research
Microfluidic device design, 3D printing, and lab work
Biofuel cell research
CAD tools (preferably SOLIDWORKS)
Scientific writing and project design

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:30 PM PST, excluding federal holidays

Notes:

Place of performance is at the Advanced Warfighter Lab at Spanagal Hall, Naval Postgraduate School: 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943
No travel reimbursement or commuting expenses provided
Lab access and necessary tools will be furnished by the Government

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