Dr. Goksel N. Demirer (https://www.cmich.edu/people/GOKSEL-DEMIRER) is recruiting graduate students through the Master of Science in Engineering (https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-science-engineering/de…) program.
A research assistantship that will cover tuition and stipend will be provided. The preferred start date is August 2025; however, there is a probability of considering candidates with a June 2025 start date.
The research assistant will be working on the project “Pollution Prevention (P2) Technical Assistance and Training to Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing Facilities and Community Partners” funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This project will help selected businesses in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing sector to adopt P2 practices which would help address these concerns by reducing waste generation, switching to non-toxic/non-hazardous chemicals, better management practices, increased resource efficiency levels, etc. In addition to on-site P2 technical assistance to selected businesses, a training and a roundtable will be organized to create public awareness and build capacity on food loss and waste reduction.
Required Qualifications:
• BS degree in an engineering major as of June 2025.
• Registration to SET’s Master of Science in Engineering Program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
• Willingness to learn new things
• Ability to work independently
If interested, please email Dr. Goksel N. Demirer (demir1g@cmich.edu):
• A resume
• A cover letter describing your relevant qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for three references
The short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.