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Brookhaven National Laboratory Student Assistant Chemistry in Upton, New York
Apply Now Student Assistant Chemistry Job ID JR101265 Date posted 07/05/2024
The mission of the Chemistry Division (http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry) is to advance basic and applied science for new energy conversion and storage technologies. The Artificial Photosynthesis group conducts cutting-edge research in the advancement of fundamental knowledge of the processes leading to efficient conversion of solar energy to viable chemical fuels using abundant feedstocks such as water and carbon dioxide.
Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coding in Python to analyze powder diffraction data collected on 2D area detectors
- Statistical analysis of image data and diffraction peak data
- Regular presentation and discussion of results
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in chemistry or a related field of study
- Experience coding in Python to solve scientific problems
- Experience working with 2D area detector image data from synchrotron powder diffraction experiments
- Experience fitting probability density distributions
- Experience with launch mode of TOPAS software for fitting X-ray diffraction data
- Experience with independent preparation of written and oral scientific presentations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
- None
Other Information:
- It is expected that work will be done remotely with communication through regular Zoom meetings
- Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $16.00 - $28.75 p/h. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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