Research Assistant; KSAS - Physics & Astronomy
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist
We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Run routine and ad hoc reports.
- Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
- Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
- Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
- May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
- May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
- May design and format papers/publications.
- May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Align laser systems and lock their frequencies with wave meters or optical cavities.
- Produce two-dimensional magneto-optical trap of ytterbium.
- Construct UHV vacuum system and produce three-dimensional magneto-optical trap of ytterbium.
- On call or non-standard work hour requirements:
Example:
On‑call one weekend per month to respond to lab equipment alerts.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Hands‑on experience with atomic and optical physics experiments.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Analytical Skills - Awareness
- Attention to Detail - Awareness
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
- Information Gathering - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified
Title:
Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Research Assistant (KSAS - Physics & Astronomy)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Location:
Homewood Campus
Department name:
Physics and Astronomy
Personnel area:
School of Arts & Sciences
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