Job Location: North Classroom 3815
Job Description: The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Theory group seeks an undergraduate student to support a new project seeking to calculate angle-differential cross sections for electron-impact excitation of neutral mercury. The student will use the B-Spline atomic R-Matrix code and related software to perform the quantum mechanics calculations required to determine the necessary cross sections. These calculations will be performed on a variety of US-based supercomputers. This position is part-time, with a minimum of 5 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Job Class: Student Assistant Level # III
Pay Range: $19.50
Start Date: June 9th 2025, or upon completion of new hire forms/background check/and I-9
End Date: August 8th, 2025
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025
Minimum Requirements:
Successful completion of General Physics I and II with a grade of C- or higher.
Strong written communication skills
Familiarity with LINUX operating systems
Familiarity with the Python programming language
Preferred Requirements
Desire to develop skills in High Performance Computing
Broad interest in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics