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Research Assistant
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Physics and Astronomy-319000 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date | 07/26/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 09/15/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
| Working Title | Research Assistant |
| Appointment Type | EHRA Non-Faculty Research |
| Position Number | 01002701 |
| Vacancy ID | NF0007223 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time Permanent |
| FTE | 1 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | |
| Proposed Start Date | 08/28/2023 |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physics and Astronomy Department has an immediate opening for a research scientist real-time data acquisition developer in Experimental Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics (ENAP). The ENAP group’s primary research activities are searching for neutrinoless double-beta decay in 76Ge as part of the LEGEND Collaboration and involvement in the KATRIN tritium beta-decay neutrino mass experiment (https://enap.physics.unc.edu/research/). Our group develops and maintains a custom Objective C based Object-oriented Real-time Control and Acquisition (ORCA) (http://orca.physics.unc.edu/) application. The ORCA system is used worldwide in a number of physics experiments including LEGEND-200, the MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR, KATRIN, HALO, and SNO+. The UNC group is an integral part of the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) (http://www.tunl.duke.edu/), a Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Physics Center of Excellence, which provides substantial technical and scientific resources related to our activities. We are also affiliated with the Institute for Cosmology, Subatomic Matter, and Symmetries (CoSMS) (https://cosms.unc.edu/) that offers a stimulating environment for discussions on a broad range of fundamental physics and astronomy topics. |
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| Position Summary | This position is located in the Physics and Astronomy Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. Our UNC group is an integral part of the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) (http://www.tunl.duke.edu/), a Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Physics Center of Excellence, which provides substantial technical and scientific resources related to our activities. We are also affiliated with the Institute for Cosmology, Subatomic Matter, and Symmetries (CoSMS) (https://cosms.unc.edu/) that offers a stimulating environment for discussions on a broad range of fundamental physics and astronomy topics. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with a strong group of graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, our scientific and engineering staff, as well as our TUNL, CoSMS, and collaboration colleagues. We are looking for a developer that is interested in acquiring new technical skills as the needs of the group evolve, and who will be able to lead the development of data acquisition systems while contributing to related aspects including acquiring data, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific reports. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | 3+ years of experience with object-oriented coding in Objective C, C++, and/or Python. 2+ years of experience with real-time data acquisition software / hardware development. 2+ years of experience with interfacing to databases, such as InFluxDB, CouchDB, MongoDB, MySQL, or equivalent. 2+ years of experience with interfacing and networks |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with real-time data acquisition software engineering experience OR PhD Degree in Physics or Engineering, from an accredited university Experience with high-speed real-time data acquisition hardware and software as used in nuclear, particle, or astrophysics experiments. Experience with slow-control real-time data acquisition hardware and software. Knowledge of software development processes throughout the entire lifecycle, including use case development, requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, implementation and software verification. Real-time DAQ development on Apple Mac OSX Web design experience with JavaScript/Grafana or equivalent, with near-time displays of data. Experience with analysis of data from nuclear, particle, or astrophysics experiments. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/262352 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | John Wilkerson, Distinguished Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | jfw@unc.edu |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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