General Applicants

The Mechanics at Extreme Temperatures Lab is always looking for qualified students at the Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD levels. Contact Dr. Berke to see what topics best fit with your career goals and research interests.  Women and underrepresented minorities in engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

The following positions are all currently available:

Graduate Research Assistants

No specific openings at this time, but please contact Dr. Berke to discuss your research interests.

Qualifications
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related field
  • Demonstrated interest in a research career in experimental solid mechanics
  • PhD students are preferred, but Plan-A M.S. students will also be considered. (You do not need an M.S. to pursue a PhD.)

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Please contact Dr. Berke to discuss your research interests.  If he cannot accommodate you directly, Dr. Berke is always willing to assist with EURP and URCO applications or recommend other labs.

Qualifications
  • Must be currently enrolled in MAE or a related field.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Work well in teams.
  • Available 5-10 hours/week during the semester, more during the summer.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants

No positions available at this time.

NOTE: As many of the materials studied by our lab are nuclear or defense related, U.S. citizens and permanent residents are often preferred but not required.

To apply, please send a resume/CV and a brief statement of your career goals and research interests to ryan.berke@usu.edu.  You may also be asked to provide references, a transcript, and/or a writing sample.

Helpful Links

Undergraduate Resources
Graduate Resources
NOTE: Although due dates may vary, most of the above programs are available yearly. Check the official websites for the most up to date information.

Most graduate fellowships are only available to graduating seniors or to applicants in their first year of grad school.