Undergraduate Research Assistant-Dr. Bo Tu

Salary/Position Classification

• $15.00 hourly Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

• Focused work generating synthetic distribution feeders using Python and OpenDSS
• Direct contribution to power system resilience research

Duties & Responsibilities

• Use the OpenDSS Python package to generate synthetic distribution power system models
• Develop and execute Python scripts to create parameterize and validate realistic feeder configurations
• Support data preparation model customization and output validation for resilience studies

Minimum Requirements

• Able to work in-person (Grand Forks ND)
• Enrolled undergraduate in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Data Science or related field
• Basic to intermediate Python programming skills
• Willingness to work with the OpenDSS Python package (opendssdirect or similar)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Resume
• Class schedule

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so include which agency/department as well as how many hours you work a week.

Required Experience:

Junior IC