Summer Student Research Assistant:
Project Description : The student will use MSL Curiosity REMS (Rover Environmental Monitoring Station) data to study the near-surface water cycle on Mars with emphasis on water vapor sinks such as liquid water production or adsorption.
Requirements : Undergraduate student in Physics, Geology, or related field is preferred. Experience with programming in languages such as Matlab, IDL, or C is required.
Details : The student will join the Arecibo Observatory REU program and is expected to stay onsite from the end of May through August 2016 for 10 weeks. The 10 week stipend is $5000 with room and board also covered separately. Compensation also includes one trip to a science conference to present the results of the summer research.
How to Apply : Interested students should send an email to Dr. Rivera-Valentin. Please include your CV and cover letter describing why you would like to conduct the research and how it benefits your career plans. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2016 or until filled.