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Job no: 529845
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Physics and Applied Physics
Salary: Anticipate rate of $38.39/hr
Applications Open: May 06 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
Laboratory assistant working in radio astronomy laboratory on NASA ASTHROS balloon mission pointing modes definition.
Minimum Qualifications
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.
This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Physics and Applied Physics
Salary: Anticipate rate of $38.39/hr
Applications Open: May 06 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
Laboratory assistant working in radio astronomy laboratory on NASA ASTHROS balloon mission pointing modes definition.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous demonstrated experience working on ASTHROS balloon mission pointing modes.
- Familiarity with the ASTHROS balloon mission, suborbital astrophysics and THz astronomy observing techniques.
- BS or BA in Physics or a related field.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.
This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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Salary : $38