What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant (Physics & Astronomy) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Graduate Assistant (Physics & Astronomy)
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: Physics and Astronomy, College of Natural Science
Location: 2505 Correa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822
Date Posted: October 1, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled
Salary Information: Minimum step 13, $2,245.50 per month/ $26,946 annually
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time, 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Start-up and Federal Grants
Other Conditions:
Renewal of appointment dependent upon performance, program needs, and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop beam dynamics simulation for the UH linac and FEL.
Conduct research on beam Physics and FEL Physics.
- Operate the UH linac and FEL facility under supervision, and verify theoretical calculation and simulations with experimental measurements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Physic, Astronomy or equivalent subject field
- Must be a current graduate student in the College of Natural Sciences, UHM
- Must have programming skills.
- Ability to comply with lab safety protocols and work with others.
Desirable Qualifications
Background in accelerator physics.
Has prior programming experience in python/matlab/labview
Must have experience with SolidWorks.
Must have experience with vacuum work.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:
- Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
- Current resume / curriculum vitae;
- Names and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) professional references;
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Inquiries:
Inquiries must be sent to Siqi Li at siqili@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in
employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit:
https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-
security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative
Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should
contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-
by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following
link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Salary : $26,946
