Student - Astronomy Research Assistant Jensen

Student - Astronomy Research Assistant Jensen

Salary

$12.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706546

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

College of Science

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is looking for a student researcher to assist in the data analysis of space-based telescope observations.

Summary of Responsibilities

Student researcher in the Department of Physics through funding from the NASA Space Telescope Science Institute. Will work with Professor Joe Jensen to analyze astronomical observations from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes and related ground-based observations. About 10 hours per week during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters with the possibility of extension beyond.

Pay Range:

$15.00 to $18.00/ hour depending on experience.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student.

• Enrollment in the Department of Physics as a Physics major or minor.

• Enrolled in or have completed at least one of PHYS 2220, ASTR 3050, or ASTR 4350.

• Experience with astronomical imaging data analysis is not required but highly desireable.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

The following skills and abilities are necessary:

• Proficiency with computer programming languages, including Python.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to manage time and adhere to project timelines.

• Attend weekly team meetings.

• Ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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Are you a current UVU student?

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Please enter your UVID.

03

Are you a current UVU student with a major of minor in Physics?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently enrolled in or have completed at least one of PHYS 2220, ASTR 3050, or ASTR 4350?

• Yes, I have completed
• No, I have not completed

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Do you have an experience with astronomical imaging data analysis?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu