WS – Summer – ACA Undergraduate Research Assistant – High Energy Physics - IWS
University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY
•$2,796•Onsite
About The Position
We seek a motivated undergraduate student to participate in a summer research project in high energy physics. The student will work closely with a faculty mentor over the course of the summer term, gaining hands-on experience in computational physics, data analysis, and machine learning applications in particle physics.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Interest in particle physics, computational methods, or data science.
- Strong motivation and willingness to learn new technical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Basic familiarity with programming (e.g., Python, C++, or similar) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in regular research meetings to track progress and discuss results.
- Generate and analyze simulated data using standard computational tools.
- Learn to run and interpret simulation software using pre-developed input files and benchmark models.
- Implement and test approaches to assess potential improvements in particle identification.
- Analyze and compare signal and background data from Large Hadron Collider (LHC) simulations to assess detection sensitivity.
- Contribute to the interpretation of results and preparation of research findings.
Benefits
- Stipend $2,795.50, divided into 2 payments
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