Apply for Job Job ID362371 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Summary of duties This position is for an intern to assist researchers in the University of Minnesota computational hypersonics research group in developing a process for accomplishing two distinct tasks - Profiling and optimization of . The first is profiling and optimization of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and offloading CFD code to a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). The intern will work closely with researchers and will be expected to give periodic one-on-one progress updates and an end of the summer presentation to the research lab. Job duties broken down by % time 40% Profiling and optimization of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software 40% Offloading CFD code to a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 20% Creating tutorial, examples, and documentation to aid current and future researchers with accomplishing these two tasks. Provide periodic one-on-one progress updates and an end of the summer presentation to the research lab. Qualifications Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Experience in computer programming with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Fortran, Python Experience with git, github, and/or gitlab Familiarity with scientific computing Ability to work independently Self-motivated and creative Skilled at writing and documenting work progress Preferred Qualifications Experience with C/C++ Familiarity with CFD Familiarity with with GPU programming Experience with code profiling and optimization About the Department The AEM department has vibrant and active research programs in all areas of aerospace engineering and mechanics, including fluid dynamics, hypersonics, aerospace systems, computational mechanics and aerospace structures and materials. The department is in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, which is a world-class research university with outstanding resources and programs in engineering and science, health sciences, social sciences and liberal arts. The AEM department has close ties with on-campus multidisciplinary centers, and convenient access to outstanding shared experimental and computational facilities, such as the Gemini-Huntley Robotics Research Laboratory of the Minnesota Robotics Institute, the Minnesota Nano Center, the Characterization Facility, the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute. 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Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. 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