Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
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The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for FUSE Student Researchers in Physics and Astronomy on the Dahlonega campus. Students will perform observations at the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory using the echelle spectrograph, calculations, and computer simulations under the guidance and mentoring of faculty. The research assistant will join the FUSE program to conduct focused and meaningful research, scholarly and creative activities alongside a faculty researcher from June 3 - July 26, 2024.
- Learning the use of the telescope and the spectrograph.
- Learning basic data reduction using commercial software.
- Observe and take spectra of NGC 7027 and IC 5517. Analysis and reduction of Spectra.
- Run preliminary simulations with Cloudy software to compare with the spectra.
- Implement and predict krypton ions emission data in PN.
- Write up results. Prepare poster.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Current UNG student not graduating before December 2024
- Physics Major
- Resume
- Cover letter
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
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- Position of Trust