APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply through the myCareers system by February 13, 2024.
Applicants must include a resume, brief cover letter, and an unofficial transcript when applying.
Brief Description
We are looking for a research assistant who will work with Prof. Sadavoy and the Queen's Star Formation (QStar) team to analyze telescope data of nearby star-forming regions. Prof Sadavoy has designed these projects to accommodate either in person research or remote supervision. Potential projects include: calculating the strength of magnetic fields in star-forming regions, modeling planet-forming disks, characterizing gas motions in or gas chemistry in stellar nurseries, measuring cloud stability against collapse, and identifying evidence of dust coagulation.
We are seeking a student who will work 35 hours per week for 16 weeks over the summer under the supervision of Prof. Sadavoy.
The specific responsibilities of the SWEP students are
- To identify trends and correlations in telescope data
- To build models and test them against observations
- To conduct literature searches and apply data mining
- To apply packaged computer codes and develop new codes for future users
- To work closely with the QStar team and keep record of progress
Qualifications
Students should have completed at least two years of a physical science program with a preference for students that have completed Introduction to Astrophysics (PHYS 216). Computer programming skills (e.g., python), the desire to learn new skills, and the ability to work in a team will be essential.
To apply, applications should go through the MyCareers