ROTOR DYNAMICS LABORATORY
OPEN GRA POSITION
No current open positions for Fall 2008. One GRA position will be open for Fall 2009
for research in the area of dynamics of rotating machinery. The
individual needs a strong interest in Vibrations, Controls, Fluid
Mechanics and a desire and ability to do experimental work. The
position would be best suited for someone wishing to continue for a
PhD in the same area of research. This position will be funded by an
Industry Affiliates Group and will give the student exposure to the
major rotating machinery companies in the US. The position will be for
9 months with renewal pending adequate progress
toward the Affiliates goals. The stipend will be the standard Virginia
Tech ME Dept. package for GRA positions.
If interested, please send, by July 1, 2009 your resume plus a one page
discussion of your engineering related work experience, computer skills,
and your current major interests to the following address:
Dr. R. Gordon Kirk
Randolph Hall
Mechanical Engineering Dept.
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0238
You may email the information to the following address:
gokirk@vt.edu
A decision will be made prior to start of Fall semester 2009 for this position.
The following course will be of interest to the student selected or others with an interest in one or all of the following areas: dynamics of machinery, modal analysis, machine design, or turbomachinery
ME 5504 Introduction to Rotor Dynamics Analysis
( This course will be offered in Fall 2008 and Fall 2009)
GRA Position 
