Undergraduate Research Assistant Openings

Current openings for undergraduate research assistants.

Within ARFC, many projects appropriate for undergraduates require a significant dedication to learning software skills and best practices. Accordingly, we look for undergraduates who are available for at least 10 hours a week. We additionally invite undergraduates to join in our group meetings. In return for this higher level of participation, we will dedicate the time necessary to train you in high-utility computational skills.

Undergraduate Researcher: Technical Editing

Start Date: Rolling

Required Skills: Fluent English

Desired Skills: git, LaTeX, Google Docs

The candidate will review draft reports, presentations, and articles regarding original research by the Advanced Reactors and Fuel Cycles group as they arise. The student will review and edit these items for clarity, techincal accuracy, grammar, format, flow, etc. The student will be expected to work well both independently and with mentorship. A strong interest in computational nuclear engineering will be required. Apply by sending an up-to-date resume and a writing sample by email to Prof. Huff by by April 10, 2019.

Undergraduate Researcher: Nuclear Fuel Cycle Simulation

Start Date: Rolling

Required Skills: python, linux

Desired Skills: git, C++, bash, Doxygen, Sphinx, pytest

The candidate will address open issues in the Cyclus ecosystem as they arise. This will include quality assurance efforts, assessment of documentation clarity, and development of software tests. The student will be expected to work well both independently and with mentorship. A strong interest in scientific computing combined with interest in nuclear energy will be required. Apply by sending an up-to-date resume by email to Prof. Huff.

Undergraduate Researcher: Python for Nuclear Engineering

Start Date: Rolling

Required Skills: python, linux

Desired Skills: git, C++, bash, Doxygen, Sphinx, pytest

The candidate will address open issues in the PyNE toolkit as they arise. This will include quality assurance efforts, assessment of documentation clarity, and development of software tests. The student will be expected to work well both independently and with mentorship. A strong interest in scientific computing combined with interest in nuclear energy will be required. Apply by sending an up-to-date resume by email to Prof. Huff.