Senior Research Assistant; Part-Time

Position Overview

The Laboratory for Fluids of Astrophysical Bodies (FAB Lab) seeks an experienced researcher to assist in designing and assembling mechanical and electrical hardware, conducting fluid experiments, and developing data analysis tools for laboratory members.

• Help design and assemble mechanical and electrical hardware to enable faculty research and undergraduate research.
• Develop data analysis tools that enable faster processing and interpretation of experimental data by undergraduate students.
• Provide technical guidance and create documentation for proper operation of experimental hardware to ensure lab member safety.

• Requires a Master’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in field or laboratory research.
• Preferred:
  Solid Works CAD experience, data analysis and pipeline creation, programming in Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW, hands‑on laboratory or field‑based research, mechanical design for fluid systems.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Salary range $29.71 - $37.16 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. Fixed‑term staff position.

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