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CIRES/Aerospace Eng Optics and Lidar Systems Post-Doc or Res. Assoc.
Posted October 26, 2005
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES (http://cires.colorado.edu/) has an opening for a Post-Doc or Research Associate in the field of laser remote sensing. The position involves working with scientists and engineers within the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) to develop laser remote sensing instrumentation for application to atmospheric research. This position is located in CIRES at Boulder, Colorado at the University of Colorado.
Essential Functions:
- The essential function will be to assist, or possibly lead, the design and construction of laser radar systems for deployment in remote field sites; for example, develop Raman, IR and polarization receiver channels for a laser radar system in Greenland, assist in the refurbishment and improvement to the Fe Boltzmann lidar transmitter for future deployments, assist with CU optics/lidar laboratories and the development of a local lidar observatory.
- The position also involves participation in proposal activities and research studies.
- Some travel is expected to assist in deploying and operating instruments at remote field sites.
- Assist and train graduate students in the lidar labs and in remote deployments.
Requirements:
- PhD level in optical or electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Optical engineering experience in optical design, layout and construction of optical systems.
- General areas of expertise should include some of the following topics: optical design, polarization, interferometry, lasers, holography, and spectroscopy.
- Experience in laser radar systems is desirable.
- Computer programming skills with experience in one or more programming language (e.g., C, C++, Delphi, IDL, MatLab, Python, Perl, LabWindows) and operating system (e.g., Unix/Linux and Windows 98/2000) is necessary.
Contact Information:
- Prof. Xinzhao Chu email: xinzhao.chu@colorado.edu
- Prof. Jeff Thayer email: jeffrey.thayer@colorado.edu
Apply:
The position will be filled as a Post-Doc or Research Associate, depending on experience and qualifications, at the University of Colorado at Boulder and will be eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year. Screening will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest including Job Code, a complete CV, and three names of reference including their contact information. To apply, email (jobs@cires.colorado.edu), fax (303.492.1149), or mail information to:
CIRES Human Resources
Job Code AS-18
216 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0216
The University of Colorado at Boulder (http://cires.colorado.edu/about/cu/) is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
-- Revised 30 Nov 2005 by emery@ucar.edu
