ARL:UT Geodesy GRASupport the Space and Geophysics Laboratory of ARL (SGL) with graduate assistance and research.
Responsibilities:
Develop algorithms and software in the areas of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), advancing the state of the art in space geodesy.
Participate in field experiments by collecting, processing and analyzing data from a novel radio interferometer consisting of a GNSS software-defined radio receiver and a 25-meter VLBA radio telescope.
Help develop software for position and timing solutions from sequential GNSS satellite observations, leading to an advancement of our understanding of the Earth's surface and interior.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Geodesy, or related field.
Current UT Austin graduate student enrolled in at least 9 credit hours during the long semester and 3 credit hours in the summer.
Research interest in radio astronomy, VLBI, GNSS, geodesy, or related field.
Experience in programming in object-oriented languages (C++ or Python).Overall GPA of at least 3.0 is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Matlab or Python is a plus. Salary Range$35.58+/hour depending on experience and progress towards advanced degree.
Working Conditions:- Standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Required Materials
- Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
