Summer Research Student Assistant (Physics)

The Physics Department is seeking qualified undergraduate physics majors to perform research during Summer 2026.

The successful candidates will perform research under the supervision of a physics faculty member.

The Physics Department is seeking qualified undergraduate physics majors to perform research during Summer 2026.

The successful candidates will perform research under the supervision of a physics faculty member.

Duties will include : Astronomy observations Numerical calculation of quantum mechanical decay energy spectra, and outreach events.

will include :

• Astronomy observations
• Numerical calculation of quantum mechanical decay energy spectra, and outreach events.

The minimum qualifications to be a SURPH fellow are being a physics major, B or better in Physics 2426, GPA 3.0 or above, and A plan approved by your physics adviser to graduate with a physics degree within the next three years.

• being a physics major,
• B or better in Physics 2426,
• GPA 3.0 or above, and
• A plan approved by your physics adviser to graduate with a physics degree within the next three years.

Preference will be given to students who have not had another research stipend during the past academic year.

Preference will be given to students who have not had another research stipend during the past academic year.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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