Part-Time Research Assistant - Astronomy Department

Penn State University • University Park, IL

13d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Research Assistant for the summer. Job duties to include: Working with large astronomical catalogs and imaging data sets from JWST Statistical analysis using large samples of high-redshift galaxies, specifically with the two-point correlation function (2PCF). Writing well-documented statistical analysis code in Python while producing publication-quality figures. Interpreting observational results by comparing with cutting-edge theories for galaxy formation and evolution. The selected candidate will be expected to attend weekly meetings throughout the summer to discuss their progress and next steps for the project. The selected candidate will be expected to create short presentations and written summaries to communicate their science results.

Requirements

• Statistical analysis using large samples of high-redshift galaxies, specifically with the two-point correlation function (2PCF)
• Writing well-documented statistical analysis code in Python
• Producing publication-quality figures
• Interpreting observational results by comparing with cutting-edge theories for galaxy formation and evolution
• Attend weekly meetings throughout the summer to discuss progress and next steps for the project
• Create short presentations and written summaries to communicate science results

Responsibilities

• Working with large astronomical catalogs and imaging data sets from JWST
• Statistical analysis using large samples of high-redshift galaxies, specifically with the two-point correlation function (2PCF)
• Writing well-documented statistical analysis code in Python while producing publication-quality figures
• Interpreting observational results by comparing with cutting-edge theories for galaxy formation and evolution
• Attend weekly meetings throughout the summer to discuss progress and next steps for the project
• Create short presentations and written summaries to communicate science results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed