Graduate Research Assistantship in Biodiesel Process Engineering

Graduate Research Assistantship
- Biodiesel Process Engineering

Research Program
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the biodiesel industry through development of rapid methods for characterization of new biodiesel feedstocks, especially new canola varieties. You will design and carry out original, experiment-based research in this area, and present your results at a national scientific meeting and in peer-reviewed scientific journals. You will work with professionals in industry and in these departments at North Dakota State University: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Plant Sciences, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Cereal and Food Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering. Research will be augmented by formal coursework in the areas of biofuels, bioproducts and food process engineering, instrumentation and measurements, and other, appropriate elective courses in science, engineering, statistics and economics.

One graduate research assistantship will be awarded in 2008. Assistantships may be two years for a Master of Science candidate or three years for a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering candidate, beginning in July or August 2008. Assistantships will be $15,000+ per year for M.S. or $16,000+ per year for Ph.D. plus tuition waiver.

Closing Date
Screening of applicants will begin April 15, 2008; however, later applications may be considered until the assistantship is filled.

Qualifications
Prospective students must 1) hold a baccalaureate degree in engineering, or 2) have taken the equivalent of the basic undergraduate engineering courses and show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience. Candidates must also meet the admission requirements of NDSU's Graduate School and the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. A preference will be shown for candidates with previous experience and coursework in biofuels, bioproducts, food processing engineering, and chemistry related to the above project areas. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For More Information:
Dr. Dennis P. Wiesenborn, Professor
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
North Dakota State University
Fargo ND 58105-5626 USA
E-mail: d.wiesenborn@ndsu.edu
Phone: 701-231-7277
Fax: 701-231-1008
http://www.ageng.ndsu.nodak.edu/personnel/wiesenbo.htm

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