Eric R.
Jones
420
Lincoln St., Santa Cruz, CA. 95060 home: (831) 425-7784 Office: (831) 459-4588
Education
University of California
at Santa Cruz, received MS in physics with a concentration in
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, summer 2002. Coursework included Optoelectronics, Properties of
Materials, Analog Electronics(intensive lab course), and Electricity and
Magnetism.
University of California at Berkeley,
received BA in physics, December 1999.
Santa Barbara Community
College, received AA in Mathematics,
May 1997.
Work Experience
Research
Assistant (June 2000 –
present). Dr. Sue Carter, UCSC
Physics Dept., Santa Cruz, CA.
Constructed multilayered polymer LEDs, performed electrical and optical
characterization (current-radiance-voltage curves, quantum efficiency and EL
spectra) and AFM measurements, and analyzed data.
Teaching Assistant (September 2001 – present). Taught undergraduate physics laboratory
classes in Electricity and Magnetism.
Research Assistant (April 1998 – June 2000). Dr. Bernard Sadoulet, Center for
Particle Astrophysics, UCB.
Berkeley, CA. Designed, fabricated
and wired detector (10mK) housing and fixtures for the detection of dark
matter.
Research Intern (summer, 1997).
Dr. Alan Heeger, Institute for Polymers and Organic Solids, UCSB. Santa Barbara, CA. Developed techniques for encapsulating
a liquid filled organic-based photovoltaic device.
Auto Mechanic (1988 – 1990). Ron Lew’s Automotive. Los Angeles, CA.
Performed automotive repair and serviced vehicles.
Machine
Technician (1986 – 1988). Mark Todd, Checkmaster
Corporation. Los Angeles, CA. Head Technician. Troubleshoot and rebuild electric and
manual checkwriters.
Skills
Material
Analysis Techniques: Hall Effect, optical absorption, AFM, and
current-voltage curves.
Software: Excel,
Mathematica, PSPICE, KaleidaGraph, and Labview.
Operating
Systems: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
Electronics: Proficient
in building and analyzing analog circuits.
Machining: Lathe,
Mill, Saws, Benders, hand tools, measuring tools.
Welding: Arch,
Mig, and Gas.
References available upon request