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Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant Caltech Job Category: Occasional Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The CO Mapping Array Project (COMAP) is a Caltech radio astronomy experiment based at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory. It is pioneering a new observational technique to survey the global properties of galaxies 11 billion years in the past. This experiment generates a large amount of data and continuous monitoring of the data quality and status of the observing system is a challenge. An existing web-based database front-end is currently used for this purpose, but is in need of upgrading to increase the speed of access to information and to add additional capabilities. Essential Job Duties Working with an existing new backend code base that has been developed but not fully implemented. Building a new frontend that replicates the original functionality as well as adding the necessary improvements. Basic Qualifications Has taken undergraduate introductory courses in circuitry and electronics. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in (or demonstrated ability to quickly learn) the following areas: python typescript relational databases (mysql/mariadb) web backend frameworks (django) web frontend frameworks (React, nextjs). Required Documents Resume. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-47a4728268c8d14282c6b8f0b942467f