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Research Assistant - Physics and Astronomy - #705086146

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Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.

Pomona, CA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 22 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY JOB POSITION
Part-Time Research Associate
DEPARTMENT
College of Science DATE Available:
Immediately
ABOUT US
: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
SUMMARY :
Currently we are searching for one Part-Time Research Associate to work in the following project: Developing High Precision Numerical Methods for Kerr Black Hole Perturbation Theory, College of Science, under the supervision of Dr. Sujoy Modak, Principal Investigator.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO
(this is just a small sampling of work variety): The part-time research associate will collaborate with the PI in developing numerical codes to analyze the effect of spin of Kerr black hole on the spherical-spheroidal decomposition of angular Teukolski equation and its effect on the quasi-normal mode spectrum for the high spin region.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have a bachelor's degree in physics and Astronomy with research experience. Must be familiar with General Relativity and Black Hole Physics Must have both analytical and computational skills
PREFERRED
Work experience is preferred. CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at
COVID-19
Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu . Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.