Job Opportunities in the WKU Department of Physics and Astronomy

Lab Assistant and Help Center Tutor Positions

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will hire several students as laboratory assistants for the undergraduate labs and as tutors for the Physics Help Center for the 2008-09 academic year.  These positions are primarily intended to be staffed by physics majors.  If you are interested please contact Doug Harper for the lab assistant positions or Mike Carini for the Help Center positions.

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All student employees in the Department of Physics and Astronomy must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  In order to avoid delays in receiving your paycheck, please complete this form as soon as possible.  The WKU Financial Aid Office has copies of the form or you can complete it online at the US Department of Education FAFSA web site. 

Student Research Positions in the Applied Physics Institute

The Applied Physics Institute hires students as research assistants. These positions are primarily intended to be staffed by physics majors. If you are interested please check API's student jobs at http://www.wku.edu/API/jobs.html.

Research Associate Position in the Applied Physics Institute

Western Kentucky University, Applied Physics Institute, is seeking applicants for a Research Associate. The position reports directly to the API Senior Applications Engineer. This is a full-time position with funding through May 2009 at the Western Kentucky University Center for Research and Development.

Responsibilities:

• Performs grant/contract-based research and development.
• Supervises students.
• Designs and constructs components for nuclear and wireless instrumentation.
• Performs analysis of technical data.

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong Physics and Math background.
• 1-2 years experience in research and development in a university environment.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience in design and construction of nuclear instrumentation and electronics of neutron generators.
• Expertise in nuclear-based bulk detection of CBRNE threats.
• Experience in design and construction of wireless instrumentation.
• Expertise in Labview, PIC C, and microchip programming languages.
• Expertise in Multisim, Eagle Layout Editor, and utilizing rapid prototype circuit board machines.
• Experience in working with hazardous, explosive, and radioactive materials.
• Familiarity with the areas of research and projects described by Applied Research Institute website via http://www.wku.edu/API/.

Salary Grade: 107       Expected Minimum Salary: $28,008.00 annually.

Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the required qualifications, a current resume, and the names, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references using the on-line application process. Please refer to the following website to apply: http://asaweb.wku.edu/wkujobs. Reference requisition number S1911. For further assistance call (270) 745-5934. To ensure full consideration please submit application materials by May 23, 2008. Position will remain open until filled.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Computer Specialist Position in the Applied Physics Institute

Western Kentucky University, Applied Physics Institute, Cyber Defense Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Computer Specialist. The position reports directly to the CDL Director. This is a full-time position with funding through May 2009 at the Western Kentucky University Center for Research and Development.

Responsibilities:

• Performs grant/contract-based research and development.
• Develops and manages Information Systems security.
• Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products.
• Develops test strategies, devices, and systems, while enhancing customer relations with government sponsors.
• Fosters interdisciplinary communications and supervises students.

Required Qualifications:

• College Degree plus 1-2 years experience in computer sandbox (both hardware and software) design, construction and maintenance.
• 1-2 years experience in design, construction, and maintenance of PVMs or Linux-based computer clusters.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Expertise in collecting network traffic patterns on a wide variety of architectures.
• Expertise with network analysis tools to include Wire Shark^® and SNORT^®.
• Familiarity and understanding of Department of Defense network systems and network security protocols.
• Expertise in the construction and maintenance (both hardware and software) of wireless ad-hoc networks.
• Knowledge of virtual and/or online deviant subcultures and behaviors.
• Experience in social research and knowledge of accepted sociological methodologies.

Salary Grade: 107       Expected Minimum Salary: $28,008.00 annually.

Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the required qualifications, a current resume, and the names, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references using the on-line application process. Please refer to the following website to apply: http://asaweb.wku.edu/wkujobs. Reference requisition number S1912. For further assistance call (270) 745-5934. To ensure full consideration please submit application materials by May 23, 2008. Position will remain open until filled.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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