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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for February 22, 2007
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February 22, 2007 -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307 http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm
February 22, 2007 -- AME Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Room S212
February 23, 2007 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220
February 23, 2007 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- Location is TBD
February 26, 2007 -- Biomedical Engineering Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- AHSC 5403
February 27, 2007 -- OSC New Building Dedication
February 28 - March 1, 2007 -- Industrial Affiliates Annual Workshop
February 28, 2007 -- Wednesday Run -- 5:00 p.m. -- Meet in 3rd Floor Lobby
March 1, 2007 -- Optical Sciences Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307 http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm
March 1, 2007 -- AME Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Room S212
March 2,
2007 -- PhD Final Oral -- 2:30 p.m. -- Meinel 821
March 2, 2007 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220
March 2, 2007 -- OSC Community Speakers -- Noon -- Meinel 410 http://www.optics.arizona.edu/communityspeakers/
March 2, 2007 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- Location is TBD
March 3, 2007 -- BIO5 Institute Seminar -- March 3, 2007 Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression and Inheritance Symposium.
Employment Opportunities in Optics
more at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/nationalopenings.htm
Optical Engineer. SUSS MicroOptics. Tasks: - optics - optical design - laser optics - optical shop testing. Qualifications: - A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required. - Industry experience as Optical Engineer is preferred. - The successful candidate must have excellent organizational, technical (Windows, LabVIEW) and interpersonal skills. - Must be detail oriented and possess a good working knowledge of advanced shop math. - This position also requires the ability to interpret optical and mechanical technical drawings and instructions and a thorough knowledge of optical, mechanical or electrical measuring and test equipment. - Fluent English is an absolute must. Additional language skills in German or French are of benefit. Please send your CV or resume to careers@suss.ch Neuchatel is located in Switzerland in the center of the swiss watch industry. Neuchatel is a well-known high-tech area and offers a high quality of life. SUSS MicroOptics is part of the SUSS MicroTec group, a world's leading manufacturer of equipment for semiconductors a and microtechnology.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Adaptive Optics and OCT. Indiana University. Job Summary: Position centers on structural and functional imaging of the in vivo retina using advanced optical technologies in OCT and adaptive optics. Job Description: Don Miller’s laboratory at Indiana University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to explore functional and structural imaging of the human retina at the single cell level. His group has developed a new high-resolution camera that yields unprecedented 3-D resolution (3x3x5 μm3) inside the human eye. The camera has been recently expanded for polarization-sensitive imaging. The successful candidate will further develop these technologies in parallel with their use to study the human retina. Qualifications for the position include a PhD and strong experimental background in biomedical optics, ideally with expertise in OCT, adaptive optics, or a related area. Strong communication skills are highly attractive. Experience with optical system design and construction, digital image processing (e.g., in Matlab), and Fourier optics are desirable. Knowledge of visual optics is not required, though beneficial. The project is supported by the NSF Center for Adaptive Optics at www.ucolick.org/~cfao and a multi-institutional NIH grant (collaborators include UC-Davis and Lawrence Livermore). Collaboration with participating institutions and other group members will be significant. Miller’s lab is part of the Visual Optics Group at Indiana University, an active community of vision scientists working in the areas of visual optics, retinal imaging, OCT, and adaptive optics (http://research.opt.indiana.edu ). A major aim of the Group is to create advanced optical instrumentation for eye research. Indiana University is one of the oldest state universities west of the Alleghenies with many of its graduate programs ranked among the best in the country. Bloomington is a relaxed community located in a beautifully wooded and hilly area of the state where cultural opportunities abound, cost of living is low, schools are excellent, and commuting time is short. Indiana University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information of three references. Donald T. Miller, School of Optometry, 800 East Atwater Ave., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. For email applications, please send to: dtmiller@indiana.edu
Process Engineer. SUSS MicroOptics. Tasks: - Microfabrication - resist technology - lithography - etching - inspection. Qualifications: - A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required. - Industry experience as Process Engineer is preferred. - The successful candidate must have excellent organizational, technical and interpersonal skills. - Must be detail oriented and possess a good working knowledge of microfabrication processes. - Fluent English is an absolute must. Additional language skills in German or French are of benefit. Please send your CV or resume to careers@suss.ch Neuchatel is located in Switzerland in the center of the swiss watch industry. Neuchatel is a well-known high-tech area and offers a high quality of life. SUSS MicroOptics is part of the SUSS MicroTec group, a world's leading manufacturer of equipment for semiconductors a and microtechnology.
Summer Internship in Mexico for Science and Engineering Graduate Students. Collaboration between UA and Scientific Organizations in Mexico. The internships involve very high profile collaboration among the University of Arizona and several major scientific organizations in Mexico: Centro De Investigaciones En Optica, A.C. (CIO) in Leon, Mexico; Centro de Investigacion Cientifica y de Educacion superior de Ensenada (CICSE) in Ensenada; Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technologia (CONACYT) in Mexico City; and Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica (INAOE) in Puebla. The purpose of this collaboration is to foster relationships among these various prestigious institutions in the areas of optics, physics, design and electronics. Specifically, cross-disciplinary teams of science and engineering students and first year MBA students will evaluate various technologies, and prepare market analysis, financial planning and business model development. This summer, 6 teams, each composed of two marketing or financial analysts (MBA students) and a science or engineering student will spend 10 weeks in Mexico on this project, preceded by a one week orientation in Tucson. There, they will review 30+ technologies in the beginning weeks of the project to select 6 on which they will complete feasibility plans and a path towards commercialization. Team members will be assigned to one of six teams located in Ensenada (2), Leon (2), or Puebla (2), Mexico. Each team will be responsible for the creation of a feasibility plan involving technologies developed in one of these leading scientific institutions in Mexico. Here are the requirements for the team members: Finance and Marketing Analysts: Completed first year of the MBA program with an interest in finance or marketing. Previous work experience (or undergraduate degree) in financial or marketing analysis is a plus. Fluency in Spanish is also a plus. Advanced aptitude in problem solving, including the ability to logically structure an appropriate analytical framework required. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, team member, multi-tasker, and be adaptable, dealing with ambiguity, and communicating clearly in a multi-cultural environment. Science or engineering background is a plus. Scientists and Engineers: Completed at least one year of an advanced graduate study program in optical sciences, physics, engineering or the Professional Masters Degree Program. Previous experience or advanced competency in optical science, physics or design engineering is necessary. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for applied science and an interest in learning the fundamentals of commercializing technologies. A team member, willing to be cross-trained, with ready communication skills, and an ability to thrive in a fast paced multi-cultural environment will be most suited for this assignment. We are currently investigating details with the International Students Office regarding visas, but we anticipate these positions are open to both domestic and international students holding a student visa. For all positions, a stipend of $8000 for the 10 week program is anticipated. Travel expenses will also be covered, as will housing in all 3 Mexican cities. At this point, there may also be additional support with meals, etc., but the extent of that element is still being formulated. We will be communicating the formal procedure to be followed in applying for this position shortly. We consider this to be a highly competitive internship, and as such there will be a formal application and interview process. At this point, I would appreciate receiving a response from anyone who may be interested in applying for the internship. Please send me a short email indicating your interest at: rrieger@eller.arizona.edu Best Regards, Bob Rieger. Director, Career Development, Eller MBA Program, McClelland Hall, Room 210, University of Arizona. 520-621-5099.
Agency Listing. Scientist. Attention Alumni: Position title: Scientist; Industry: Defense; Location: DC Area. Company: The industry leader in small space and rocket systems are well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global space market with excellent product reliability record and large, long-term contract backlog seeks Scientist to support the Alternate Infrared Satellite System (AIRSS) program. Influence the direction this company takes through this position. Responsibilities: Opportunity to start at the beginning of a program and influence its future direction. Provide technical expertise for a broad spectrum of projects and initiatives supporting NORAD, USSTRATCOM, and AFSPC relative to AIRSS to include the analysis of: functionality of the infrared sensors themselves; threat assessments; operational/support concepts; alternative technology; line of site stability; the accuracy of the threat identified by infrared sensors – is it real; data and methodology for obtaining the data. Support proposal activity. Be the technical expert for missile warning systems, infrared sensor technology, optical design. Provide leadership and direction. Job Requirements: A) One of the following: 1) Expertise in engineering for a broad spectrum of SBIRS Space Segment (GEO, HEO, or STSS), Ground segment (MCS, MCS-B, IMCS-B) programs, survivable/endurable ground mobile infrared (IR) warning programs, and projects supporting NORAD, USSTRATCOM, AFSPC. 2.) Special consideration will be given to operational or planning experience in the exploitation of SBIRS for theater and strategic applications, support of the intelligence community (IC), support of the Missile Defense Agency missile defense missions, integration with forward users such as Cheyenne Mountain systems and capabilities in CMOC centers, other Space Operations Centers, Joint Space Operations Centers, and Theater AOCs; 3.) Experience with the new AIRSS program as an alternative to the current SBIRS program; 4.) Expertise in missile warning IR sensor technologies and capabilities, radar technologies and capabilities, orbital analysis, space object identification and related areas B) Must be able to excel in a dynamic headquarters environment, adapting to frequent changes in priorities and short-notice suspenses to meet customer needs. C) Will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Prefer current Secret Clearance. US citizenship is required. Years experience: 15 – 20; EDUCATION: BS EE or Optical Engineering, prefer MS. Salary: $100 – 180K; BONUS: yes; Excellent Benefit Package. Please send resume and phone contact information to cremington@woodmoor.com Carol Remington, Vice President http://www.woodmoor.com
Agency Listing. Project Manager. Pathfinders Recruiting is searching for one of our clients in the optics arena for a seasoned Project Manager. This firm will relocate anyone to the great sunny Southern California area. This client is a private owned firm, so employees have lots of liability for input. Excellent benefits are included in the outstanding base package. Please send resume to wanda@4jobpath.com Client has a new full time opening in software project management due to business growth. Responsibilities include both project oversight and individual technical contributions. Project oversight responsibilities represent 80% of the job function and includes resource leveling, technical progress against schedule, monthly project reporting, interfacing with marketing functions to collect and/or define requirements, software process compliance, and overall quality and completeness of software features delivered to customers. Individual technical contributions represent 20% of the job function contributing directly to the development of technical capabilities in the software products. The position has a high level of technical and product knowledge and is able to operate unsupervised across multiple environments. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: • Daily coordination of resources and tasks to ensure adequate progress against plan. • Daily assessment of actual and potential project risks along with the development of effective resolutions. • Working with executive and technical management to interpret business requirements and recommend practical solutions. • Completion of user requirements and technical specifications for individual software features under management. • Weekly status reports and monthly project reporting to accurately describe the state of project development. • Providing technical guidance and leadership to the development organization. • Writing internal and external documentation and technical specifications to support the software development process. • Ensuring development process compliance by scheduling and holding requirements reviews and code reviews. The successful candidate may be assigned to lead a major project, a series of concurrent projects and/or ongoing maintenance of client’s software systems and must have the ability to balance a variety of interests and competing needs. Negotiation is an every day task. He or she will be expected to regularly communicate with clients, executive management, and other stakeholders as well as with key members of the project. Establishment of comprehensive project plans following best practices in project management, including project charters, monthly management cost and schedule reports, and risk management plans is required. The candidate will manage projects to deliver important capabilities to commercial customers for both of . The successful candidate will company’s products, be required to quickly learn client’s processes, mainly documented (and some undocumented) and quickly learn client’s product markets, customer applications, customer expectations, and client’s software architecture. They must quickly develop knowledge of the technical resources available and interface with the relevant groups within the company as required. Requirements of the position: • Proven understanding of project management tools and techniques with a minimum of 2 years of technical project management experience. • Demonstrated team building and collaboration skills to develop customer focused objectives among various stakeholders. • Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences including senior management. • Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Optics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline. • Experience in problem determination with the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately. • Demonstrated skills in software design using UML and development of software functional specifications. • Strong foundation in software engineering practices and demonstrated experience in both traditional software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies. • Demonstrated track record of achieving software process quality at the SEI/CMM Level 2 or higher. • 4 years background in large-scale technical software development (i.e. CAD, CAE, or similar). Contact: Wanda Nelson, Senior Consultant, Path Finders Recruiting. 505-899-5032. wanda@4jobpath.com |