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Title: Computational Physics Lab Asst

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: Up to 29

Additional Schedule Details: Summer 2026

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Contact Person: Ryan Perrin

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The student will work on developing a numerical code for calculating semiclassical transport properties in semiconductor devices. The student’s primary role will be coding a finite-element method for determining the electrostatic environment of a semiconductor nanodevice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

Qualifications include familiarity with Python, linear algebra and differential equations, and electrostatics.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

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Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.