For your careful consideration,

I am writing to express my enthusiasm for entry-level employment as a Scientific

Research Assistant. In addition to the technical experience I offer in my resume, I believe
I can help your company because of my commitment to excellence. I offer your
company excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and critical thinking skills.

Being a member of nine different research projects has given me knowledge and
confidence that is superior when compared to my counterparts. I have demonstrated an
ability to reach stated goals in fields as diverse as Mars mission design, satellite design,
biophysics, planetary physics, computer science, and theoretical and observational
astronomy, and I believe I can do the same for you. What has made me successful in so
many different fields has been an eagerness to learn new skills.

I believe that I can be a valued employee because I place a very high priority on
teamwork. Working on nine projects taught me how extremely important it is to
approach different types of personalities with an enthusiastic team mentality. Also, for
the past three-and-a-half years, I have been a member of a national non-profit
professional development company that teaches through professional coaches, goal
setting, reading, and time, money, and personal management. The teachings of Stephen
Covey, Dr. John C. Maxwell, and Dale Carnegie have given me valuable perspectives on
success, personally and professionally.

Finally, I pride myself in written and verbal communication. My experience in the

biophysics field taught me not only how to work in unfamiliar environments, but also the
critical two-way communication with my research advisor that was vital to exploring an
extremely open-ended project. I have written and presented multiple in-depth technical
reports to satisfy my internship, research, and scholarship responsibilities.

Gratefully,

Jeff Sadino
406-862-1294
JSadino2@gmail.com
Jeff Sadino (406) 862-1294 JSadino2@gmail.com
● Physics ●Computer Programming ●Articulate

Objective
To benefit your company as a Research Assistant using my physics and programming
experiences.

Relevant Experience
NASA (JPL) Internships:
• 2006 Observational Astronomy with Dr. Glenn Orton
⌐ Responsible for image optimization and data reduction of IRTF images
⌐ Developed Python algorithms for sub-pixel deconvolution of Cassini’s IR
measurements of Titan
⌐ Effectual member of an eleven person research team
• 2005 Computer Programming with Dr. Simon Hook
⌐ Wrote Python algorithms for autonomous data collection and analysis
⌐ Introduced to SIM communication protocols for wireless communications
• 2004 Mission Design with Dr. Andrew Gray
⌐ Developed two non-traditional Mars satellite concept missions
⌐ As Principal Investigator, calculated specifications for Thermal subsystem
⌐ Research group of 11 interns, 5 JPL scientists, and JPL specialty teams
⌐ Extensive problem solving and communication skills used to gather and
present diverse information

Montana State University

• Neutron Star Simulations with Dr. Sachiko Tsuruta (Dec 2004 – Dec 2006)
⌐ Using theoretical simulations to model thermal evolutionary theories of
neutron stars, I refined the physics of superfluids and hyperon decay. In
support of this, I wrote Python software to automate the simulations.
• Micro-Satellite Design with Dr. David Klumpar (Sept 2004 – Dec 2004)
⌐ Communications subsystem lead. Worked with team members to develop
system requirements. Organized meetings between technical experts and
team members to achieve these requirements. Presented results to group.

• Protein Labeling, Research Assistant (2 semesters)

• Nano-Satellite Design, Research Assistant (3 semesters)
• High-Altitude Ballooning, Research Assistant (2 semesters)
⌐ Micro-gravity Payload Experiment, Experiment Design (1 semester)
Publications/Awards
• “Recent Developments in Neutron Star Thermal Evolution Theories and
Observation”, S. Tsuruta, in Origin of Matter and Evolution of Galaxies, eds.
Kubono et al. (AIP), in press, 2006a (Astro-ph 0602138) – J. Sadino
acknowledged for his major contribution.
• “Current Status of Neutron Star Thermal Evolution Models”, S. Tsuruta, in
Stellar Astrophysics, eds. Lee et al., in press, 2006b. - J. Sadino acknowledged for
his major contribution.
• “Thermal Evolution of Hyperon Stars”, S. Tsuruta, J. Sadino, et al. 2006, to be
submitted to Astrophysical Journal.
• “Titan's Thermal Emission: Analysis of Near-Surface Temperatures via Mid-
Infrared Measurements”, J. Sadino, P. Parrish et al., Poster Presentation at the
AGU 2006 Fall Meeting in San Francisco, CA.
• INBRE Research Stipend for meritous biophysics research.

Research Skills
Software Languages Other
• Word and Excel 10 yrs. exp • Python 1.5 •Carpentry 10
• Mathematica 1 • HTML 1 •Optics .33
• MatLab .66 • FORTRAN .5 •SolidWorks .25
• Gnuplot 2 • BASIC .5 •Achievement Orientated
• Photoshop 1 •Takes Initiative
• P-Spice .66 Biology •Critical Thinker
• Transfection .33 •Professional demeanor
OS • Gel Electrophoresis .33 •Eager to learn
• Windows 10 • Fluorescent Imaging .33 •Verbal/Written Skills
• Linux 2 • Image Analysis software .33 •Works well in
• Macintosh 1 • HEK and Neuron cells .33 challenging
environments
Education
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT Sept 2002 – Dec 2006
• Physics B.A. with Honors
• Mathematics Minor, 3.33 GPA
• GRE: Analytical 740
Physics(unofficial) Top 25% percentile

Personal Interests
When I’m not doing research, I enjoy exploring the outdoors. Montana offers plenty of
hiking, camping, and fishing opportunities. Snowboarding and wakeboarding are my
favorite adrenaline activities. I am also a lifelong soccer player, with emerging interests
in professional development, entrepreneurship, reading, and leadership.