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Junior / Assistant Specialist - The Radio Astronomy Lab

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Position overview Position title : Junior / Assistant Specialist

Salary range : The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2025-26 / represented-july-2025-scales / t24-b.pdf. The current base salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,700. Offscale salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published systemwide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start : 10 / 1 / 2025

Position duration : 1 year with the possibility of renewal pending funding

Application Window

Open date : September 8, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date : Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Radio Astronomy Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Junior / Assistant Specialist in radio astronomy. The Junior / Assistant Specialist will be engaged in designing and optimizing radio frequency systems for astronomical observations, aiding in data analysis, and assisting in research publication. This role requires collaboration within a research team and potential travel for observational tasks.

In addition to technical design work, the Junior / Assistant Specialist will contribute to the processing and analysis of observational data, using relevant software tools and techniques to extract meaningful scientific results. They will also assist in the preparation of research findings for publication in academic journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Division : https : / / vcresearch.berkeley.edu / research-unit / radio-astronomy-laboratory

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (or equivalent international program)

Additional Qualifications (required At Time Of Start)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree in physics, astronomy, or related field
• Proficiency in Python and / or C programming, practical experience in statistical data analysis, and familiarity with RF systems and radio data.
• Knowledge of circuits, PCB design experience in handling radio frequency interference, digital signal processing, and Fourier filtering.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Reference Requirements

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.berkeley.edu / JPF05122

Help contact : aparsons@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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