Jessica N Deines
Hobbs, NM *****
*******.******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Creative problem solver with a wide range of acquired skills from physics to engineering to computer science. Proficient in use of numerous astronomy, engineering, mathematical programs and a verity of programming languages. Experienced physics researcher including: computational astrophysicist, high-energy physics, measurement instrumentation design and quality and analysis. Proficient chemistry technician and analyst, including experience is environmental science/instrumentation and mass spectrometry in addition to developing laboratory information management systems and a versed database administrator.
Skills & Experience
Computational Physics
2+ Years Research on seeing standards, observatory: resolution, capabilities and measurement limitations of various optical and near-IR observatories including MRO (Magdalena Ridge Observatory) using Python, IDL, Maple as a model development engines
5+ Years in astrophysical data reduction in a verity of spectra and sources including Infrared Observatories (WIRO, Spitzer) X-ray/Gamma ray data (Chandra and Fermi-Lab) using IRAF, AIPS, ds9 and IDL as imagining analysis tools
4+ Years in Fourier transform and signal analysis using Matlab, Maple and Labiew in both research and classroom settings
Analytical Research
2+ Years research on massive young stellar objects focusing on formation and identifying the possible connection between Co masers and 4.5 µm emission
4+ Years in research and class work in forces and processes in active galactic nuclei, pulsars, gamma ray bursters in the Near-IR, X-ray and Gamma ray spectra
4+ Years combination work and class room education in spectrometry, isotopic analysis and compositional analysis
Instrumentation
~2 Years experience in maintaining, calibrating, testing and analyzing data from instruments such as ICP-MS, elemental analyzers and environmental monitors such as alpha and beta detectors and HF monitors
5+ Years in maintaining and calibrating telescopes, optical components and general lab equipment
5+ Telescope and near IR-Detector operator and programmer for classes, research trips and observation sessions
Computer Science
~2 Years Design and implementation of laboratory information management systems for URENCO site
~2 Years Work with IT contractors to develop plant system architecture including integration of database systems and instruments including SQL LIMS and SAP
3+ Years Formation sample plans and analysis methods and practices for data checks with QA/QC systems and processes
3+ Years in database administration including My SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 10g, Mac X, Microsoft Access and processes and security policy development
Work Experience
URENCO USA, Eunice, New Mexico
Active L - Clearance from NRC
Chemistry Analyst November 2010 to September 2012
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM
Astrophysics Researcher Aug 2008 to Aug 2009
Computational Physics Researcher May 2008 to Aug 2008
Physics 121 (Introductory Physics) Lab Instructor, Aug 2007 to May 2008
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
SURAP Student for University of Wyoming, May 28th to June 23rd 2006
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Physics 105 (Stars & Cosmology) Lab Instructor, Jan 2006 to May 2006
Physics 104 (Planets & Astrobiology) Lab Instructor, Aug 2005 to Dec 2005
Physics 105 (Intro to Astronomy) Lab Instructor, Jan 2005 to May 2005
Astrophysics Research Assistant September 2002- February 2003
Astrophysics Researcher February 2003 to June 2007
Professors Lab Assistant Astronomy, July 2003 to June 2004
Professors Lab Assistant Astronomy and Computer Lab, June 2004 to June 2007
Education & Training
Doctorate in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University, Projected 2014
Master of Science in Physics from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 2009
Bachelors of Science degree in Physics Cum Laude from Boise State University, 2007