Very High Energy Astrophysics Research Assistant
- Basic Linux knowledge (10%)
- Python programming (20%)
- knowledge of basic astrophysics (20%)
- experience analyzing VERITAS gamma-ray data (40%)
- Ability to condense scientific results into reports and present them (5%)
- Ability to collaborate with other students(5%)
Brief description of the department/lab: The group is a Very High Energy Astrophysics lab within SCIPP which participates in ground-based astronomy through hard development, software development, analysis of data and interpretation of measurements.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: