Part-Time Research Assistant
Part-Time Research Assistant (10-20 hours/week)
Microbeam Technologies, Inc. – Grand Forks, ND
Microbeam Technologies Inc. is a leader in providing advanced fuel-quality analysis, determining the impacts of fuel quality on energy conversion system performance, identifying critical mineral (CM) resources, and applying predictive tools that enhance conversion system performance and critical mineral recovery.
Since 1992, Microbeam has conducted over 1700 projects, providing innovative solutions to plant performance challenges across the globe. We work with a variety of clients and are always looking for new ways to shape a cleaner future in the energy sector and beyond. By combining advanced scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-temperature physical testing, and computational modeling, MTI develops practical solutions to reduce downtime and operational challenges.
We are seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant to join our team beginning around January-May 2027. This position is ideal for students or early-career professionals with strong analytical and data science skills who are interested in applying their expertise to energy and materials research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage databases for large technical datasets
- Perform data analysis and visualization to extract meaningful insights from data
- Contribute to ML/AI algorithm testing, and optimization
- Develop graphical user interfaces and dashboards to visualize data
- Assist with interpretation of results and technical report writing
- Support project management activities as needed
Requirements:
- Current student or graduate in data science, computer science, engineering, physics, or chemistry
- Strong coding experience (Python, R, MATLAB, or similar)
- Familiarity with data science techniques (e.g., machine learning, neural networks, statistical modeling)
- Interest in applying computational methods to solve real-world energy and materials challenges
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or otherwise eligible to access export-controlled and restricted project information without requiring additional government authorization.
Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter to info@microbeam.com.