The Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF) at the University of Tennessee is offering graduate assistantships exclusively for U.S. Armed Forces veterans pursuing engineering degrees. This opportunity combines academic research with veteran community support initiatives.
Eligible candidates must:
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Be admitted to a UT engineering graduate program
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Maintain good academic standing
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Carry a full-time course load
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Have U.S. military service
Preferred qualifications include interest in composite materials research and STEM education programs for veterans. The position requires up to 20 hours weekly, split between:
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SERVE Program duties:
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Coordinating veteran undergraduate research experiences
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Facilitating UT-UNC Charlotte partnerships
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Program administration and assessment
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Discipline-specific research:
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Composite materials projects
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Lab assistance
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Academic support roles
The assistantship provides valuable experience in both technical research and veteran education initiatives. Interested veterans should contact Dr. Uday Vaidya with a resume.
Contact:
Dr. Uday Vaidya: uvaidya@utk.edu