Undergraduate Research Assistant Openings
Current openings for undergraduate research assistants.

Undergraduate Researcher: Decarbonization in Illinois
Start Date: Rolling
Required Skills: Fluent English, enthusiasm, availability
Desired Skills: git
The candidate will collect energy data, jobs data, carbon emissions data, and other data relevant to the future of nuclear power in Illinois. This will be a short term assignment (April 2021) and will focus on the production of a report. The student will review and edit written work for clarity, techincal accuracy, grammar, format, flow, etc. The student will be expected to work well both independently and in the team. You must be available to do research activities for 20 hours per week throughout April. Additionally, this will include a full day of availability on Tuesday April 13, 2021. Apply by sending an email to Prof. Huff before 8am on Thursday April 8, 2021.

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 Dr. Munk.

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 Dr. Munk.