Summer Research Assistant

Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

The research assistant will undertake functionality testing and possible refurbishment of two instruments: a 1.6K bolometer and the SHARCII camera.

Essential Job Duties

• Modest mechanical design and assembly work
• Opening and closing of cryostats
• Cooldown of cryostats to liquid helium temperature and pumping on liquid helium bath
• Testing of detectors
• Measurement of response to optical sources
• Measurement of noise
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Basic programming skills in python
• Some lab experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with liquid cryogenics

Required Documents

• CV

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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