Part-Time Research Assistant - PULSAR Program - Astronomy Department
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 will include one of the following: Analyze JWST timeseries spectra of an M dwarf, determine the source of periodic signals, model the periodicity of the signals, and write up results Assist with developing void catalogs using HETDEX survey data and using stellar population synthesis techniques to study how galaxy evolution evolves within the context of the cosmic web. Compiling and analyzing published exoplanet mass and radius measurements across different stellar populations. Investigating how exoplanet density distributions vary with stellar type and evolutionary environment. Performing statistical analysis and visualization of exoplanet composition trends using Python-based tools. Assisting with literature review and interpretation of results related to planet formation and protoplanetary disk evolution.
Requirements
- Part-time position
- Approximately 20 hours/week for 10 weeks
- Successful completion of background check(s)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python-based tools for statistical analysis and visualization
Responsibilities
- Analyze JWST timeseries spectra of an M dwarf, determine the source of periodic signals, model the periodicity of the signals, and write up results
- Assist with developing void catalogs using HETDEX survey data and using stellar population synthesis techniques to study how galaxy evolution evolves within the context of the cosmic web.
- Compile and analyze published exoplanet mass and radius measurements across different stellar populations.
- Investigate how exoplanet density distributions vary with stellar type and evolutionary environment.
- Perform statistical analysis and visualization of exoplanet composition trends using Python-based tools.
- Assist with literature review and interpretation of results related to planet formation and protoplanetary disk evolution.
Benefits
- The starting rate for this job is $15/hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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