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Specialist, Astrophysics and Cosmology

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Position description

PLEASE NOTE: The Close/Final Date of this recruitment has been extended to 5/15/16. If you have already submitted an application, it is not necessary for you to reapply.
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Specialist
University of California, Santa Barbara
Physics Department
Astrophysics and Cosmology

Specialist
Single Hire - JPF00703
The research group of Professor Ben Mazin (mazinlab.org) at UC Santa Barbara seeks a talented instrument builder or engineer to help build cutting edge visible and near-IR superconducting instrumentation for Astrophysics. The successful applicant will be a skilled at mechanical, thermal, and optical design and finite element modeling using computer assisted design tools, especially Autodesk Inventor and Zemax. Experience with project management on complex scientific instruments would be useful. Basic machining skills and experience building what you design would also be useful.

The successful applicant will be working as part of a team involving graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and professional engineers to build instruments for the largest telescopes in the world. The successful applicant will assist in commissioning these instruments in the field.

We are looking for someone truly talented at building things with a proven track record and a keen interest in Astrophysics. Pay range is approximately $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience.

The successful applicant must hold a PhD in Physics or a related field, or have 10 or more years of experience demonstrating experience in the relevant specialization. Initial appointment is one year with extensions contingent on performance. 3 years of funding is guaranteed and the position has the potential to be long term.

Applicants should submit their cover letter, CV, resume and 3 letters of recommendation before the April 17 deadline. All applications must be received through UC Recruit at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00703.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

  • Products - Reports or papers enumerating your experience and/or expertise
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA