Located in the rural countryside of southern Rhode Island, the Kingston campus is only six miles from the beautiful seashore along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Kingston campus is ideally located between Boston and New York City. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Women, ethnic minorities, and individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Research Assistant Position A fully funded research assistantship position is available starting January 2001.
Funding covers academic year stipend and tuition and a summer stipend is also included.
The position involves experimental and computational modeling of the behavior of recycled asphalt materials. Such materials are viewed as particulate composites with an aggregate-binder microstructure. Aptitude and background in solid mechanics is necessary. Contact Professors Shukla or Sadd if interested. The individual will conduct experiments on microscale energy transport.