Location Twin Cities
Job Family Research
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 8351AO
Employee Class Civil Service
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About the Job
Job Duties
Conduct research based on spectra of Dwarf galaxies selected within the Euclid deep Field north footprint
75% Write codes to visualize data, compute physical properties of galaxies, analysis and interpretation
20% Write manuscripts documenting progress
5% Read astrophysical arXiv every week to identify papers for discussion.
Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and work experience to equal at least four years
Experience in Astrophysical analysis of Euclid data
Preferred Qualifications
Python experience
School of Physics and Astronomy:
Pay and BenefitsFixed Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour ($43,680 annually)
Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
How To Apply
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About the U of MThe University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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