Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will be responsible for developing Geant4 and Fluka compatible analysis tools for a HASP experiment. The Research Assistant will work together with a team of 30 undergraduate and high school students who have already designed, built, and tested the HASP experiment. The team consists of students and faculty from a variety of majors and departments, but the experiment and this position is mainly housed in the Department of Physics at Drexel University.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.   

• Write python code for creating graphs and data processing
• Test python code using both data and simulation information
• Predict outcomes using simulations and physics concepts
• Debug and revise python code based on predicted outcomes
• Mentor undergraduate students in writing, testing, predicting, debugging, and revising code
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Astrophysics 
• Experience with Geant4, FLUKA, Python
• Strong skills in simulation development, data analysis, and calibration design. 

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

This is a Full-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Jul 6 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 31 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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