Research Support

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University System of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, invites applications for a research position in numerical relativity and nuclear astrophysics within Professor Francois Foucart’s group. Duties include pursuing numerical relativity and/or nuclear astrophysics research while collaborating with colleagues.

Minimum education includes college-level introductory physics with strong mathematical coursework; experience with computational methods and the ability to work independently are valued but not

Qualifications

• Completed college-level introductory physics courses.
• College-level theoretical physics and mathematical coursework.
• Experience with computational methods.
• Ability to work independently in research.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in Numerical Relativity and Nuclear Astrophysics.
• Collaborate with group members and mentor students as needed.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Mathematics coursework

Communication

Teamwork

Computational methods

Independent work

Education

Intro physics courses

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appInternal Candidate IdentifiedPerform research in Numerical Relativity and Nuclear Astrophysics within Professor Francois Foucart’s research group.Duties/Responsibilities:Numerical relativity and/or nuclear astrophysics researchMinimum Acceptable Education & Experience:Completed introductory physics classes at a college levelKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:College level theoretical physics and mathematical courseworkCommunication and teamworkExperience with computational methodsAbility to work independently in researchNone of these are prerequisite skills, as undergraduate research positions are partially meant to train students in these skills.Compensation Pay Range:$25-$35 /hourPlease be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary Grade:Adjunct Hourly Staff 00