Student Job Opening
The Physics Department lecture demonstration office is
looking for a fun, energetic, and loyal student with that “creative edge”: someone with a background in the physical
sciences or within physics itself, someone interested to learn more about
physics, physics demonstrations, and audio/video equipment. Initially for 10 hours per week, with the
possibility for more hours. Freshmen are
welcome and encouraged to apply. Work-study are welcome to apply. Work
trial period of one semester, with the possibility of continuation throughout
the summer and into following year(s).
Job Requirements:
- Some
general physics knowledge
- Must
be able to work on Fridays
from 3pm-4:30pm (not negotiable)
- Able
to lift and move equipment (35-50lbs)
- Have a
desire to learn more about physics and audio-visual equipment
- Must
have a working knowledge of hand
tools and/or willing to learn
- Be
able to listen and follow instructions, but also present alternative solutions
to problems.
- Be
able to work both independently and as a team.
- Able
to work during the summer months.
- Working
knowledge of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other
microcontrollers would be awesome.
Job Duties include, but
are not limited to, the following:
- Digitally
record our weekly departmental colloquia on Friday afternoons.
- Assist
with researching and archiving of lecture demonstration equipment
- Assist
in the organization of lecture demonstration equipment, including moving
equipment, fixing cabinets, data entry, labeling, and much more.
- Assist
with audio/video maintenance, including pulling wire, testing cables,
making cable, installing equipment, labeling, and troubleshooting.
- Digital
recording and editing, and converting old archive to digital.
- Assist
with various odd jobs, cleaning whiteboards, hanging things, fixing broken
items, woodworking such as sanding, painting and varnishing.
- Assist
with the physics museum and our annual physics demo shows
Please submit the following by April 20th to Steve Narf
(Room 2237 Chamberlin) or Jim Reardon (Room 2320g Chamberlin):
- Cover
letter stating expressing interest in this job
- Resume
& Skills
- Reference