ARL:UT Geodesy GRA

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the ARL:UT Geodesy GRA at the Pickle Research Campus. This position supports the Space and Geophysics Laboratory with graduate assistance and research, open to all applicants.

Responsibilities include developing GNSS and VLBI algorithms and software, participating in field experiments with GNSS SDR and a 25-meter VLBA telescope, and creating position and timing solutions from sequential GNSS observations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Geodesy, or related field.
• Current UT Austin graduate student enrolled in at least 9 credit hours during the long semester and 3 credit hours in the summer.
• Research interest in radio astronomy, VLBI, GNSS, geodesy, or related field.
• Experience in programming in object-oriented languages (C++ or Python).
• Overall GPA of at least 3.0 is expected.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and software in GNSS and VLBI to advance space geodesy.
• Participate in field experiments collecting and analyzing data from a GNSS SDR and a 25-meter VLBA telescope.
• Help develop software for position and timing solutions from sequential GNSS observations.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

C++

Python

Education

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab

Job description

Position Overview

Job Posting Title: ARL:UT Geodesy GRA

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Support the Space and Geophysics Laboratory of ARL (SGL) with graduate assistance and research.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and software in the areas of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), advancing the state of the art in space geodesy.
• Participate in field experiments by collecting, processing and analyzing data from a novel radio interferometer consisting of a GNSS software-defined radio receiver and a 25-meter VLBA radio telescope.
• Help develop software for position and timing solutions from sequential GNSS satellite observations, leading to an advancement of our understanding of the Earth’s surface and interior.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Geodesy, or related field.
• Current UT Austin graduate student enrolled in at least 9 credit hours during the long semester and 3 credit hours in the summer.
• Research interest in radio astronomy, VLBI, GNSS, geodesy, or related field.
• Experience in programming in object-oriented languages (C++ or Python).
• Overall GPA of at least 3.0 is expected.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Matlab or Python is a plus.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc. ARL student positions are reviewed for reappointment every semester.

Salary Range

$35.58+/hour depending on experience and progress towards advanced degree.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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