Research Student Assistant

8 months ago


Charlottetown, Canada University of Prince Edward Island Full time

The Department of Physics is seeing one research assistant to work on a project using computer simulation methods to study the physical properties of polymer systems.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Writing and/or modifying a molecular Monte Carlo simulation program designed to investigate the dynamics and conformational behavior of polymers in confined and crowded environments
- Generating data using the simulation program by carrying out calculations on computer clusters operated by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada
- Statistical analysis of the numerical data and quantitative comparison of the results with analytical theoretical predictions

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be a UPEI student
- Experience using molecular Monte Carlo computer simulation methods
- Previous physics research experience
- Experience with programming in C/C++ or related language

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.



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