Part-time Research Associate - Astronomy Department

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $41.31ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Diffraction gratings for ultraviolet spectroscopy
X-ray spectroscopy research assistance
Electron-beam lithography experience
Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Associate for its Astronomy Department, specifically within the Astronomy Rocket Lab. The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field and involves research assistance on diffraction gratings and mentoring graduate students

Job Summary

  • The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State has an immediate part-time opening for a researcher working in the Astronomy Rocket Lab.
  • Job duties include research assistance and consultation on diffraction gratings for ultraviolet and X-ray spectroscopy, including electron-beam lithography.
  • The selected candidate will report to Dr. James Tutt and Dr. Fabien Grisé with an expected schedule of approximately 8 hours per week.

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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Associate for its Astronomy Department, specifically within the Astronomy Rocket Lab. The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field and involves research assistance on diffraction gratings and mentoring graduate students.

Salary

Base: $41.31/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • diffraction gratings for ultraviolet spectroscopy
  • X-ray spectroscopy research assistance
  • electron-beam lithography experience
  • silicon pore gratings management

Nice-to-have

  • graduate student mentoring capabilities
  • collaborative research environment
  • strong communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or related field
  • Minimum 1-2 years of prior experience required
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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