Visiting Student Intern

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Job posting title

Visiting Student Intern

Position type

Intern

Department

LSUAM Engineering - Petroleum - Flow Lift Systems Heat Transfer and Design and Engineering (Paulo Waltrich (00012535))

Work location

3207 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay grade

Job description

Develop the research project entitled “Performance Evaluation and Modeling of Gas-Lift Valves Applied to Continuous Gas-Lift Systems” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Paulo J. Waltrich. The research activities will focus on artificial lift systems, gas-lift valve performance, and the modeling and simulation of continuous gas-lift operations.

Additional job description

Special instructions

Student - Non-LSU (Research)

Skills needed

Preferred skills

Posting date

October 14, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 28, 2026

Additional position information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential position (y/n)

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Hcm contact information

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