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    Research Assistant (Physics and Astronomy)

    Barnard College, United StatesPart-timePosted 6d ago
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    Job description

    If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

    Job:

    Research Assistant (Physics and Astronomy)
    This part term position is to carry out data analysis and scientific research with the VERITAS gamma-ray observatory under the supervision of Prof. Mukherjee. Tasks will include learning the basic analysis software, running VERITAS software on data sets and developing analysis code as needed. The research assistant will participate in summarizing the research in articles and presentations.

    Job Description:

    Primary duties and responsibilities include:

    • Learn the VERITAS data analysis software

    • Learn gamma-ray analysis software as advised by the PI

    • Analyse data from VERITAS Observatory

    • Assist in the dissemination of scientific results

    • Ability to work independently

    • No remote work. Coming to campus will be required

    • Perform additional duties as needed

    Pay: $30/hr

    maximum 27 hours per week

    Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

    Minimum degree required: Undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Astronomy or Astrophysics.

    Prior research experience is desired but not required. Proficiency with working with scientific analysis tools is required. 

    Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

    Company:

    Barnard College

    Time Type:

    Part time

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Barnard College

    Barnard College is a private women's liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University.

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