Lab Instructor

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will typically blend traditional lab work with advanced computing tasks.

1. Physics & Experimental Responsibilities:

• Setting up and calibrating experimental apparatus (e.g., optical systems, sensors, vacuum chambers, electronic circuits).
• Operating scientific equipment like oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrometers, and lasers.
• Following strict experimental protocols and safety procedures.
• Soldering, wiring, and building basic mechanical components for experiments.
• Documenting experimental procedures and observations meticulously.

2. Computer Science & Data Responsibilities:

• Data Acquisition (DAQ): Writing software (e.g., in Python, LabVIEW, C++) to interface with sensors, cameras, and measurement devices to collect data automatically.
• Control Systems & Automation: Programming devices like Arduino, Raspberry control motors, shutters, temperature, and other experimental parameters
• Software & Tool Development: Building custom software tools, scripts, or graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to streamline lab workflows and data processing for the entire research team.
• Database Management: Storing, organizing, and managing large volumes of experimental data efficiently.