Student Research Assistant

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

2d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking 2 Undergraduate Student Research Assistants who are college and/or university students enrolled in a program specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computing and Accelerator Science curriculum to work along-side our team and provide technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research. Employee Status: Can be fixed term or on-call based on the term of the assistantship: Fixed term: Assistantship is 6 months, limited to 20-40 hours/week. On-Call: Assistantship is <6 months and/or not 20 hours/week. Note: Only fixed term employees with a minimum of 20 hours worked per week are eligible for vacation and benefits.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college as an undergraduate student and hold some research or technical experience.

Nice To Haves

College and/or university students enrolled in a program specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computing and Accelerator Science curriculum.

Responsibilities

Working along-side staff specializing in scientific, technology, engineering, math, or computing and accelerator science to provide technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research.
Investigating, defining, and proposing solutions to assigned technical and scientific problems.
Activities include but are not limited to assistance with data analysis, assembly prototypes, calibration code and catalogs, test set-up and monitoring, general contribution to operation of facilities, and application of modeling and simulation tools.
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abiding by and being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.