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Title: Fundamental 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: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2024

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Contact Person: Jason Fry

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Students will assist and work with nuclear physics detectors, simulations, and analysis in fundamental neutron beta decay experiments. Students will gain experience working in the nuclear and particle physics detector lab at EKU while gaining experience working with a larger collaboration. No previous experience with these instruments or equipment is required and students will learn about nuclear physics as a part of their on-the-job training.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of modern physics and the desire to learn about nuclear and particle physics equipment, hardware, programming, and analysis.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: This position may require completion of confidentiality, data safety & security, or other trainings.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.