Junior/Assistant Specialist - The Radio Astronomy Lab

The Radio Astronomy Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Junior/Assistant Specialist in radio astronomy. The Junior/Assistant Specialist will be engaged in designing and optimizing radio frequency systems for astronomical observations, aiding in data analysis, and assisting in research publication. This role requires collaboration within a research team and potential travel for observational tasks.

In addition to technical design work, the Junior/Assistant Specialist will contribute to the processing and analysis of observational data, using relevant software tools and techniques to extract meaningful scientific results. They will also assist in the preparation of research findings for publication in academic journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Division: https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/research-unit/radio-astronomy-laboratory

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (or equivalent international program)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree in physcis, astronomy, or related field
• Profiency in Python and/or C programming, practical experience in statistical data analysis, and familiarity with RF systems and radio data.
• Knowledge of circuits, PCB design experience in handling radio frequency interference, digitial signal processing, and Fourier filtering.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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