Job Posting Title:
ARL:UT Geodesy GRA ----
Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
Purpose
Support the Space and Geophysics Laboratory of ARL (SGL) with graduate assistance and research.
Responsibilities
Develop algorithms and software in the areas of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), advancing the state of the art in space geodesy .
Participate in field experiments by collecting, processing and analyzing data from a novel radio interferometer consisting of a GNSS software-defined radio receiver and a 25-meter VLBA radio telescope.
Help develop software for position and timing solutions from sequential GNSS satellite observations, leading to an advancement of our understanding of the Earth’s surface and interior.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Geodesy, or related field.
Current UT Austin graduate student enrolled in at least 9 credit hours during the long semester and 3 credit hours in the summer.
Research interest in radio astronomy, VLBI, GNSS, geodesy, or related field.
Experience in programming in object-oriented languages (C++ or Python).
Overall GPA of at least 3.0 is expected.
US Citizen . Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Matlab or Python is a plus.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
ARL student positions are reviewed for reappointment every semester.
Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about ARL.
Salary Range
$35.58+/hour depending on experience and progress towards advanced degree.
Working Conditions
Standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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