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Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 2 months ago

Student Research Assistant- Pool

Topeka Metropolitan Area

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

$15/hr - $15/hr

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Student Research Assistant to investigate techniques for calibrating and optimizing cosmic-ray detector facilities. The role involves advanced research on scientific instruments used in cosmic-ray and neutrino detection, including data analysis and collaboration with research teams.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced research focused on the design, measurement, and calibration of scientific instruments used in cosmic-ray and neutrino detection

Responsibilities include developing experimental setups, analyzing data, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring precision in calibration processes to optimize detector sensitivity

Attend regular research team meetings to share progress, discuss technical challenges, and contribute to collaborative problem-solving

Provide input on experimental design and project planning

Prepare and deliver presentations of research findings to internal teams and external collaborators

Interpret experimental data, draft technical reports, and contribute to publications or conference presentations

Qualification

C++PythonLinuxShell scriptingTeam collaborationPresentation skillsTechnical writing

Required

Completed Introductory College Physics coursework, or equivalent, as indicated on application materials

Preferred

Prior experience coding in C++ and/or python, familiarity with linux and shell scripting languages, as indicated on application materials

Company

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.

Founded in 2013