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**** ****** ******, ******* ****, CA 91706 (C) 626-***-**** acq8id@r.postjobfree.com M.S. in Physics augmented with upper division and graduate level courses in engineering such as electro-optical systems, microelectronic circuits, and fabrication and manufacturing practices. Experimental electron scattering research provided applied, hands-on experience working with a team on various projects. Involvement in theoretical solid state physics research and teaching laboratory courses further reinforced communication in a technical setting and required skills in presenting abstract information. Looking for a challenging environment and interested in learning as much as possible in order to gain skills in applied science so that I may contribute to the company's objective. 2015

Fullerton, CA

Master of Science: Physics

California State University Fullerton

Major GPA : 3.68

Overall GPA : 3.66

2013

Fullerton, CA

Bachelor of Science: Physics

California State University Fullerton

Circuit analysis, reading circuit diagrams and building circuits

CNC lathe, CNC mill, and G-Code programming

Manual lathe and manual mill

Courses in C, labVIEW, and Mathematica

Courses in electrical engineering and mechanical

engineering

Familiar with PSpice

Building Arduino-based microcontrollers for turbomolecular pumps attached to vacuum chambers

Welding using tungsten inert gas (TIG)

Basic machine shop math

Aug 2013 - May 2015

Fullerton, CA

Graduate Research Assistant

California State University Fullerton

Constructed and repaired various devices for the experimental electron scattering laboratory Interpreted schematics and circuit diagrams for assembly of various components Designed parts of the electron gun assembly and vacuum chamber Aug 2013 - May 2015

Fullerton, CA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

California State University Fullerton

Prepared and delivered lectures for laboratory component of physics courses in electromagnetism (primarily circuits and some optics) and mechanics

Graded lab reports, evaluated student performance during laboratory hours, and assigned final grades at the end of the semester

Tutored in electromagnetism, mechanics, and mathematics May 2012 - Aug 2012

Fullerton, CA

Technician Assistant

California State University Fullerton

Maintenance, repair, and assembly of instruments used throughout the physics department and instructional labs Graduate Teaching Assistant:

Required speaking to an entire class and guiding them in a manner that would allow them to succeed at completing their assignment

Technical material was to be presented clearly and with great detail to facilitate understanding and success in the laboratory

Individual attention was provided when students had difficulty with the material

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