Research Support

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham seeks an adjunct researcher to pursue numerical relativity and/or nuclear astrophysics research. The role emphasizes college-level physics and computational methods, with team collaboration and independent work as needed.

This sponsor-funded position is contingent on external funds; continued employment may be modified if funding changes. Salary is paid hourly, in the range of $25 to $35 per hour, with benefits as provided to Adjunct Hourly Staff 00.

Qualifications

• College level theoretical physics and mathematical coursework.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with computational methods.
• Ability to work independently in research.
• Completed introductory physics classes at a college level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct numerical relativity and/or nuclear astrophysics research.
• Collaborate with team and communicate findings.

Skills

Theoretical physics coursework

Communication and teamwork

Computational methods

Independent research

Education

Introductory physics courses

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Numerical relativity and/or nuclear astrophysics research

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Completed introductory physics classes at a college level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• College level theoretical physics and mathematical coursework
• Communication and teamwork
• Experience with computational methods
• Ability to work independently in research

Compensation

• Pay Range: $25-$35 /hour

Please 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 Statement

The 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.

Location: Durham

Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.