Part - Time Research Support

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in the Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics. The role focuses on gravitational wave data analysis for the PSU LIGO group, including searches for compact mergers and software development to support these efforts.

The candidate should have significant post-graduate experience with LIGO data analysis and gravitational wave physics.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience with LIGO data analysis and gravitational wave research.
• Ability to develop methods, models, and software for gravitational wave analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gravitational wave data analysis for the Penn State LIGO group.
• Develop methods, models, and software to support these activities.

Skills

LIGO data analysis

Gravitational wave physics

Tools

Software development

Job description

## Part - Time Research SupportApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000080436# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.Job duties to include:* The applicant will be expected to conduct gravitational wave data analysis for the Penn State LIGO group including searches for compact binary mergers and developing methods, models and software to support these activities.Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:* The applicant is required to have significant post-graduate experience with LIGO data analysis and research in gravitational wave physics.NOTE: If your position profile has listed certification requirements according to Compensation/Classification website, you will need to list that detail here.Schedule:* 20 hours weeklyCompensation:The starting rate for this job is $25. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.