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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Research Assistant for a Summer Research Project. 
 

Job duties to include: 

• analyze data from the James Webb Space Telescope of gravitationally lensed galaxies in the distant universe  

• measure, analyze, and interpret the ratios of nebular emission lines from these systems 

• prepare a paper for publication in the Astrophysical Journal describing their results 

 

Schedule: 

• Expected hours will be approximately 35 hours/week during the summer. 

Compensation: 

The starting rate for this job is $15/hour. 

The selected candidate will report to Dr. Joel Leja. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. 

 

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