The Physics
Department needs the help of students to run smoothly. While the hourly wage our
budget allows us to pay is modest (normally minimum wage), the experience can be
a very rewarding adjunct to your formal education. Generally speaking, the
categories of jobs within the Department are:
Laboratory Equipment Set-Up.
Normally awarded to first year students and/or sophomores, work time varies
from 4 to 8 hours a week, but may be shared by two or more students.
Special Services.
These jobs are awarded on the basis of skill to students who have metal shop,
electronic, photographic, library, and computer skills. The number of hours
per week varies, and in most cases the student can work at his or her
convenience.
Student Graders.
Some professors may employ junior and senior physics majors for grading
homework in introductory physics courses. Interested students must have
demonstrated knowledge of the subject and be extremely conscientious. No
students are allowed to grade examinations.
Laboratory Assistants.
Typically awarded to seniors or outstanding juniors, this work takes place
in an elementary laboratory under the supervision of a faculty member. Lab
assistants are responsible for answering student questions and helping them
with experiments. This position requires conscientious dedication, but
provides some of the best experience a physics major can obtain.
Student Research Assistants.
Faculty members sometimes have available funds for assistants to aid in
research. Such jobs often allow students to master advanced work, as well as
earn some money.
While
we are obliged to advertise these positions throughout the campus, the
requirements of necessity usually give physics majors an edge.
If you think you might be interested
in any of these positions, come talk with a faculty member at the beginning of
each semester.
