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Durable Lightweight Composites

ORAU
Aberdeen, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Organization

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Reference Code

ARL-C-WMRD-300066-SEM

Description

About the Research

A fellowship opportunity is available within the Composites and Hybrid Materials Branch at the Army Research Lab. Qualified candidate should be an undergraduate student in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering. Physical location of opportunity is Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, approximately 30 miles northeast of Baltimore. US citizenship is required for this position. This successful candidate will assist with development of novel composite materials, with emphasis on polymer matrix, fiber sizing synthesis, mechanical testing, and characterization.

ARL Advisor: Daniel Knorr

ARL Advisor Email: daniel.knorr.civ@mail.mil

ARL Advisor: Brendan Patterson

ARL Advisor Email: brendan.a.patterson.civ@army.mil

ARL Advisor: Jennifer Sietins

ARL Advisor Email: jennifer.m.sietins.civ@army.mil

About SCIENCE OF EXTREME MATERIALS (SEM)

Materials and related manufacturing methods focusing on mechanical response and performance extremes, including active, adaptive, and flexible/soft materials; novel manufacturing science for energetic materials.

About ARL-RAP

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

A complete application includes:

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Three References Forms
    • An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the on-line application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
    • References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
  • Transcripts
    • Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable
If selected by an advisor the participant will also be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel for :

  • Research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL (see Research Areas)
  • The objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
  • Explain the direction you plan to pursue
  • Include expected period for completing the study
  • Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research
  • References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal

A link to upload the proposal will be provided to the applicant once the advisor has made their selection.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org

Point of Contact

ARL-RAP

Eligibility Requirements">3 )

  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Bachelor's Degree.
  • Academic Level(s): Any academic level.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Engineering ( Show more

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