On Call Position

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Batavia (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fermilab in Batavia, IL seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant who will work under direct supervision providing technical assistance on project-based tasks and research. The role targets college students in STEM, computing, or accelerator science with some research or technical experience.

This fixed-term onsite position (6 months; 20–40 hours/week) is primarily based at our Batavia office. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $25.00 per hour, with offering details determined by scope,

Formación

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college as an undergraduate student and hold some research or technical experience.
• Onsite role; candidate must be able to work from the Batavia, IL office.
• Pre-employment screening and drug-free workplace policy apply.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical assistance on project-based tasks and research under direct supervision.
• Assist with data analysis, calibration code, catalogs, test setup and monitoring.
• Contribute to operation of facilities and use modeling/simulation tools as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and comply with EH&S regulations.

Descripción del empleo

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$15.00-$25.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, referral bonus program, or sponsorship assistance

About the Role:

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:

• 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.

Duties and 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.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

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

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Possesses and applies the skills required to perform the technical tasks (will vary by assignment).

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Why Fermilab:

Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12:

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities:

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus:

Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.