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Department Physics and Astronomy - 319000 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 05/22/2026 Application Deadline 05/25/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Assistant Position Number 20076505 Vacancy ID S027505 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $15.00 - 15.63 per hour Proposed Start Date 06/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 2 months or less
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Data analysis of Zwicky Transient Facility data acquired in Readout While Exposing mode. The Research Assistant will build light curves and mine the data to search for transient and variable sources.
Position Summary
Research assistant to conduct astrophysical data analysis in the Andreoni Transient Astronomy Lab.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Python coding
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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