Research Support

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The University of New Hampshire invites applications for an adjunct hourly research position in the Foucart group to conduct numerical relativity and nuclear astrophysics investigations. The role supports ongoing projects and provides training opportunities in advanced computational methods.

Ideal candidates will have completed college-level physics coursework and demonstrate strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently within a research environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Numerical relativity and/or nuclear astrophysics research.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computational methods

Independent research

Theoretical physics

Education

Introductory physics courses

Tools

Computational tools

Job description

Internal Candidate Identified

Perform research in Numerical Relativity and Nuclear Astrophysics within Professor Francois Foucart’s research group.

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

None of these are prerequisite skills, as undergraduate research positions are partially meant to train students in these skills.

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.

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 Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00