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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for November 15, 2007
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Meet the Candidates
Friday, November 16: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Meinel 821
From Jim Wyant. The Search Committee for Associate Dean of Academic Programs has interviewed three candidates and would like to invite you to meet them as well.
Each candidate will be allocated 25 minutes to introduce themselves, briefly outline their qualifications and background, and then open the forum for questions and answers.
Your feedback and recommendations are encouraged after the meeting. Forward your comments via e-mail by Monday, November 19, to Dean Wyant.
Spring 2008 Notice of Appointment Paperwork is Online
From Stella Hostetler. Students, if you plan to work in a graduate position during the spring semester, please complete both the Graduate Account Authorization form and the correct Notice of Appointment form. Both forms can be found online at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/payroll/Grad.htm Please submit the forms before November 30, 2007.
If you plan to leave OSC in December, be sure to complete the OSC Clearance Form. The University may withhold any degree notification if a graduate has not been officially checked out of the department.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
OSC Calendar
On Campus
November 19: Biomedical Engineering Seminar. 2:00 p.m. Keating 103. Our own Guoqiang Li closes Biomedical Engineering's Seminar Series for 2007 with his presentation of Novel Electro-Optic Diffractive lenses for Vision Care. Biomedical Engineering does not plan to host a regular seminar series during the spring, but will keep us posted when special seminars are scheduled. Abstract: Presbyopia is a symptom that people have difficulty in focusing close objects onto retina because of decrease in accommodation with age. Conventional bifocal or trifocal lenses for this correction have been around for about 200 years, but they have limited field of view and sometimes cause dizziness and discomfort. An electro-optic lens allows voltage controlled change of the focusing power across the entire aperture. Such a lens must have high light efficiency, relatively large aperture, fast switching time, low driving voltage, and power-failure-safe configuration. These requirements have not been met simultaneously in the past. New switchable, flat, thin liquid crystal diffractive lenses that satisfy the above requirements will be discussed. Modeling, design, fabrication, and characterization of the lenses will be presented. They provide the capability of corrections for near-, intermediate-, and distance-vision. Such a lens may have revolutionary impact on the field of vision care.
Optics Employment
Please check out additional
opportunities at
Undergraduate Research Assistant for Tissue Optics Lab. UA Biomedical Engineering. Responsibilities: Image analysis and data reduction, and/or analog signal processing. Requirements: Strong working knowledge of Matlab, and/or ASP. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Experience with C++ or LabVIEW programming, or optical design a plus. Contact: Dr. Jennifer Barton, Biomedical Engineering, barton@u.arizona.edu 621-4116. The Tissue Optics lab is located in the Bio5 Keating building, north of Speedway off Cherry.
Optical Engineer. STS Sensor Technology Systems. The Opportunity: We have an immediate need for an experienced Optical Engineer with a strong background in optical product design and production support. The selected candidate will participate in all stages of a products life cycle, concept through manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of optical physics, a creative approach to problem solving, and the hands on skills to prototype and test designs. This exciting opportunity is at a high tech company located in Beavercreek, OH. Here, you will play a key role in developing revolutionary night vision technology. You will be part of a small team with extensive experience in the night vision business, an excellent track record in new product development and strong ties to the user community. Responsibilities: Key new technology development: Optical system design including considerations of: Mechanical mounting including alignment, thermal expansion, materials compatibility, tolerance stack-up, etc. Opto-electronic components. Digital imaging devices. System analysis and modeling involving complex optical, electrical, and mechanical technologies. Prototype using off-the-shelf and custom optical components. Test & Evaluation: Production process innovation and development through: Equipment specification and/or design. Process evaluation and improvement. Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Optical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field. 5-15 years product innovation and design experience. ZEMAX or equivalent optical design software experience. Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance. Preferred: Project management aptitude/experience. Strong communication / interpersonal skills. Hands-on problem solver. Can-do attitude; willing to learn and try new things. Travel: Minimal travel requirements. Compensation/Benefits: Health/Dental/Life Insurance 401k program Flexible spending account Competitive Salary. Ryan J. Heitkamp RHeitkamp@sts-eo.com Engineering Manager, The O’Gara Group - Sensor Technology Systems, 794 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, OH 45440. Phone: (937) 490-2511. www.ogaragroup.com www.sts-eo.com
Public Relations Officer. ESO. For the Public Affairs Department within the Office of the Director General at its Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of Public Relations Officer. Purpose and Scope of the Position: The Public Affairs Department is responsible for the worldwide outreach activities. They include press releases and broadcast material for the media, the organisation of events, exhibitions and visits as well as support of astronomy and astrophysics education via the educational office. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will, together with the ESO Press Officer, support and help extend ESO’s public relation activities. In particular, he/she will: • Organise and attend public relations events such as public information events, press conferences and exhibitions. • Assist the ESO Press Officer in drafting texts for outreach (exhibitions, video scripts, media kits) and providing content for ESO’s public web site. • Maintain and develop excellent contacts with the media, and monitor and evaluate international press and broadcast coverage. Professional Requirements and Qualifications: Applicants should meet the following requirements: • University degree in science, preferably in astronomy/astrophysics combined with public relations or journalism training or equivalent; • Professional experience in public relations activities in an international environment; • Knowledge of internet and photo editing tools; • Excellent written and oral communications skills • Creative thinking; • Good self-organisation and time management, with proven practical ability to develop problem solutions and to cope with very tight deadlines; • A strong sense of team spirit with the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment; • Tact and negotiating skills, good judgment and decision-making skills; • Excellent written and spoken English and a good command of German language. Knowledge of any other language from ESO’s member states would be an advantage. Duty station: Garching near Munich, Germany. Starting date: As soon as possible. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in the Kinderkrippe. The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term or indefinite extension. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience. Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org/public/ for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://jobs.eso.org/ Applications must be completed in English. Closing date for applications is 30 November 2007. Although recruitment preference will be given to nationals of ESO Member States (members are: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and United Kingdom) no nationality is in principle excluded. The post is equally open to suitably qualified male and female applicants.
Agency Listing. Manager/Director -- Engineering. Minimum Qualifications: MS, prefer Ph.D. in Optics or related field. Min 7 years hands-on and leadership role industrial experience. Must be US Citizen. Key Responsibilities: Manage an engineering team of Scientists, Engineers, and Techs with Electro-optics experience. Work closely with Manufacturing, other departments, and outside customers and vendors. Expertise: Solid technical background in Optical Thin Films, Optics, Laser Optics, Material Sciences, and Electro-optics components, devices, and systems. Proven track record in Managing Optical Coating processes from design to engineering to manufacturing. Skilled in managing a diverse Electro-optic-based team, and resources in a highly demanding manufacturing environment. Compensation: Six-figure compensation with company benefits, stocks, and relocation package. Application: If you qualify and have a strong interest in pursuing this opportunity with an established successful company, please submit an updated copy of your resume, in confidence, via email to: nkosa@kosearchinc.com. To ensure getting your email through, please include the phrase Engineering Manager in the Subject area. If interested in other hands-on or managerial Optics-based opportunities relating to R&D, Manufacturing, Operation, Sales & Marketing, and Business Development, please send us a note to: Optics@kosearchinc.com with your min. requirements and preferences. Please attach an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format and include the phrase Optics CV in the Subject space. All submitted info will be held confidential. KoSearch, Inc. is a search firm serving the Optics-applications industry, including: Optics, Electro optics, Opto-electronics, Fiber Optics, Thin Films, Integrated Optics, Waveguides, Photonics, Solar (PV), Lasers, Fiber Lasers, Semiconductor, Detectors, Instrumentation, Imaging, Sensors, Semiconductor, Displays, LEDs, Metrology, Medical Devices, ...
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