Katherine Scheiber
@katherinescheiber
Experimental physicist skilled in optics, instrumentation, and data analysis.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experimental physicist focused on precision optics, instrumentation, and observational radio astronomy, with hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex laboratory hardware.
My research spans laser optics, nuclear detector maintenance, and radio astronomy observations where I use tools like CASA and develop procedural documentation to ensure data fidelity and operational safety.
I co-authored a peer-reviewed methods paper and have led applied research programs supporting underrepresented and financially independent students, demonstrating both technical leadership and commitment to inclusive mentorship.
I bring practical skills in hardware diagnostics, calibration, telemetry integration, and programming (Python, C++), and I seek roles where I can apply instrumentation expertise, improve experimental systems, and contribute to collaborative research teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Observing HI in the NGC 5044 group to study galactic interactions using CASA for data reduction and analysis; contributed to observational planning and data quality assurance.
Installed, maintained, and troubleshot sensitive laboratory instrumentation to ensure reliable operation and data fidelity, and authored standardized procedural documentation to improve safety and continuity.
Investigated polydopamine coatings and their optical/chemical interactions with substrates to inform additive material building and laser optics applications.
Led a paid applied research program supporting financially independent and underrepresented physics students, increasing participation and departmental engagement.
Team Member
National Eclipse Ballooning Project
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)
Executed launch logistics and real-time coordination of GPS telemetry systems, managed hardware integrations, and performed in-field fault diagnosis during operations.
Maintained a gamma-ray detector using sodium isotopes and collaborated on experiments to support nuclear physics measurements and radiation-safety procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Activities and societies: Undergraduate research in radio astronomy, laser optics, and nuclear physics; member of Society of Physics Students and American Physical Society; leadership roles and conference presentations.
Bachelor of Science in Physics with an Astronomy minor; coursework included Astrophysics, Physics of Galaxies, Cosmology, and Quantum Mechanics.
Availability
Location
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