Research Aide and Interviewer

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Job Title:

Research Aide and Interviewer

Department:

Arts and Sciences Astronomy

The Department of Astronomy within the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks two Research Aides to work on the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN). ASAS-SN has 20 telescopes deployed around the globe, which take around 6,000 electronic images of the sky every night. Duties will include assisting with daily quality control of data obtained by 20 ASAS-SN telescopes to visually inspect data images for quality control; helping release of data from confirmed ASAS-SN discoveries to the public; assisting shared duty of response to public queries concerning ASAS-SN Sky Patrol data.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or Associate Degree

Additional Education Desired

Bachelor’s degree in Astronomy or related field.

Additional Information:

The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

The pay range for this job profile is $15.00 - $19.71/ hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:

McPherson Chemical Laboratory (0053)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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