Precision Optical Instrument Scientist (Picometer-Scale Metrology)
University of Florida
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Job summary
University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Scientist position in Instrument Science, focused on precision optical measurements for gravitational wave detectors. The successful candidate will develop and implement optical systems achieving picometer stability and contribute to LIGO/LISA-related projects.
The role requires a PhD in physics or related field, postdoctoral experience, and proven mentoring ability.
Qualifications
- PhD in physics or closely related field required.
- Demonstrated potential for mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body.
- Postdoctoral research experience and an established research program is essential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct precision optical measurements for gravitational wave detector applications.
- Design optical systems capable of measuring telescope stability to picometer precision.
- Develop and test lasers and optics for 2-micron wavelengths and cavity locking.
Skills
Education
Job description
University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Scientist position in Instrument Science, focused on precision optical measurements for gravitational wave detectors. The successful candidate will develop and implement optical systems achieving picometer stability and contribute to LIGO/LISA-related projects.
The role requires a PhD in physics or related field, postdoctoral experience, and proven mentoring ability.
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