On Call Position

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory • Batavia, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant who under direct supervision will work along-side staff, providing technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research. The Undergraduate Research Assistant position is composed of college and university students enrolled in a program specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computing and Accelerator Science curriculum. 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.
• Possesses and applies the skills required to perform the technical tasks (will vary by assignment).

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED