Research Aide - PHY - Ray, Grace - 5.27.26
About The Position
The student will perform quality assurance tests for scintillating fibers within the Medium Energy Physics group’s program to build the EIC’s imaging calorimeter. The student will use a test bench that has already been set up, take measurements and report them. In parallel, the student will work to improve neutron identification in the central detector of the CLAS12 detector, in the context of the Medium Energy Physic’s group involvement in the study of the structure of nucleons with the CLAS collaboration. The student will refine a machine-learning approach, will write an analysis note and implement code in the collaboration’s software.
Requirements
- Python programming language
- Generic hands-on physics laboratory knowledge
- Bachelors-level particle physics knowledge
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution, graduated within the past 3 months, or actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
- Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- May be required to complete pre-employment drug testing.
- Must complete a satisfactory background check.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality assurance tests for scintillating fibers.
- Use a test bench to take measurements and report them.
- Improve neutron identification in the central detector of the CLAS12 detector.
- Refine a machine-learning approach.
- Write an analysis note.
- Implement code in the collaboration’s software.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
