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Research Assistant

Caltech

Job Category: Parttime Temporary
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Construct a software package to measure Doppler shifts of stars in high-resolution echelle spectra using individual stellar spectral lines.

Job Duties

Develop Python-based code to simulate performance of KPF for the reflected light science case.
Create, test, and distribute a version-controlled software package.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of stellar spectroscopy, the Python computing language, and a familiarity with date products from echelle spectrometers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Keck Planet Finder spectrometer, knowledge of line-by-line radial velocity measurements and the scientific literature on the subject.

Required Documents

CV
Cover Letter

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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