Temp Researcher: Simulation Data & Fortran Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays & time off

Tuition benefit program

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities is seeking a part-time, temporary Civil Service staff member to support simulation data visualization, Fortran-based program work, and runtime simulations using the PPMstar code on NSF/Fr ont era platforms. The role runs 30 hours per week with a 6-month duration and potential extension based on funding.

The position requires a BS in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field and preferred experience in simulations and limited Fortran knowledge.

Qualifications

• BS in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Some experience in running computer simulations, analyzing and visualizing the simulation data, and limited knowledge of Fortran programming.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Simulation experience

Fortran programming

Data visualization

Education

B.S. in Mathematics/ Physics/ Astronomy or related field

Job description

University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities is seeking a part-time, temporary Civil Service staff member to support simulation data visualization, Fortran-based program work, and runtime simulations using the PPMstar code on NSF/Fr ont era platforms. The role runs 30 hours per week with a 6-month duration and potential extension based on funding.

The position requires a BS in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field and preferred experience in simulations and limited Fortran knowledge.