Research Assistant: Simulation Visualization (Temp, 30h/wk)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition and training benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time, temporary Civil Service position (6 months, with possible extension) to support data analysis and simulation work within the School of Physics and Astronomy. You will spend 50% visualizing and analyzing simulation data, 30% modifying Fortran programs, and 20% running simulations with the PPMstar code on the Frontera supercomputer or other platforms, collaborating with Paul Woodward's team.

The role requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in running computer simulations and analyzing/visualizing data preferred.
• Some knowledge of Fortran programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 50% visualizing and analyzing resulting simulation data.
• 30% assisting in the construction and/or modification of Fortran programs that handle simulation and data analysis.
• 20% running simulations with the PPMstar code on the Frontera supercomputer or other platforms, collaborating with team members.

Skills

Data visualization

Simulation analysis

Fortran programming

Education

B.S. in Mathematics/Physics/Astronomy

Tools

Fortran

Job description

The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time, temporary Civil Service position (6 months, with possible extension) to support data analysis and simulation work within the School of Physics and Astronomy. You will spend 50% visualizing and analyzing simulation data, 30% modifying Fortran programs, and 20% running simulations with the PPMstar code on the Frontera supercomputer or other platforms, collaborating with Paul Woodward's team.

The role requires a B.S.