Center Astronomical Adaptive Optics

Adaptive Optics is also looking for a student assistant
for the summer to begin in two weeks. Work involves
general optics lab help with projects as MMT AO
Secondary, High Resolution Echelle Spectrograph,
Gossamer Space Mirror. Tasks involve mostly running
errands in UofA vehicle and helping with instrument
construction. Some exposure to conducting engineering
tests and measurements, proof of concept model design
and fabrication, optical bench layout using various
types of lasers, beam spliters, gratings, optical fibers,
lens assemblies, CCD and video cameras. Good
position for student interested in exposure to areas as
engineering, optics, physics and astronomy. Pays $5.15
for student without experience. Pays more if student
has some experience.
    Arizona drivers license required. Anyone who knows
a student who would like to gain experience working
in this field please contact either Matt Rademacher at
621-9212 or Diana Dawson at 626-6422.

Thanks

Matt Rademacher
Center Astronomical Adaptive Optics
Steward Observatory
University of Arizona