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               * QUANTUM OPTICS AND ATOM OPTICS *
                *        IN AUSTRALASIA        *
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                  *    MONTHLY NEWSLETTER    *
                   *      VOL IV, NO 10     *
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CONTENTS:            *     October 1996   *
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                       * ISSN 1325-6467 *
1. JOBS (2)             *              * Edited by: Craig Savage
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1. JOBS 
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
TIME AND FREQUENCY

39K to 45K + Superannuation

CSIRO DIVISION OF APPLIED PHYSICS
Lindfield, NSW

The CSIRO National Measurement Laboratory's Time and Frequency Section is
looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a team developing a new microwave
frequency standard based on trapped ytterbium ions.

The successful applicant will need a PhD degree about to be awarded or
awarded within last three years, in Physics or Electrical Engineering. The
appointee will have research experience in one or more of the following or
related areas: laser, microwave or radiofrequency coherent atomic
spectroscopy, ion or atom trapping, optical second-harmonic generation and
laser cooling, and numerical modelling of these phenomena.

The successful applicant's ability to demonstrate the capacity to work as
part of a team and  contribute to team goals is essential. Communicating
effectively at all levels, both orally and written, is also important to the
position. Additionally, experience with equipment such as stable microwave
sources, stabilized lasers, diode lasers and computer controlled systems
would be an advantage.

Opportunities for involvement in other activities of the Section will also
be available.

For further information, contact Dr Peter Fisk, email: peterf@dap.csiro.au,
ph (612) 9413 7221.
For a copy of the selection criteria and duty statement, please contact Ms
Harmeet Deol ph (612) 9413 7453, fax (612) 9413 7631, email:
harmeet@dap.csiro.au. Applications should quote reference number AS96/10 and
should include relevant personal particulars, qualifications and experience.
Please address your applications to:

                The Chief
                Division of Applied Physics
                P O Box 218
                Lindfield, NSW 2070

Closing date for applications: 1 November 1996


CSIRO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Te Whare Wananga o Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN LASER PHYSICS

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship in Laser Physics.
The appointment will commence as soon as the position can be filled and
will be available in the first instance until July 1998.  Subject to the
availability of funding, the duration of the fellowship will be extended.
The Laser Physics Group at Otago has a research programme in optical
parametric oscillators, tunable vibronic lasers, dye-based solid state
lasers and nonlinear organic media.  The successful candidate will
contribute to this programme, and to external contract research.
Candidates are expected to be strongly self-motivated and have postdoctoral
or PhD research experience in a related area.

Salary:  Appointment will be as a postdoctoral fellow at $NZ40,500 per annum.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Iain T. McKinnie in the Department of
Physics
(Phone: 64 3 479 7749 / 7747; Fax 64-3-479 0964);  Email:
mckinnie@physics.otago.ac.nz.

Reference Number A96/74.  Closing Date 31 October 1996.


METHOD OF APPLICATION

Further details regarding this position, the University and the application
procedure are available from the Director, Personnel Services, University
of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (facsimile 64-3-474 1607).

Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae together with
the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees, to the Director of
Personnel Services by the specified closing date, quoting the appropriate
reference number.

If an applicant is shortlisted for interview, whanau support will be welcome.


Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa
whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

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