This research opportunity offers students hands-on experience in the synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of advanced thin-film electronic materials. The project focuses on the development of hybrid devices that involve superconducting nitrides, dielectrics, and magnetic films with low damping, all of which are critical for next-generation quantum and spintronic applications. Students will gain direct experience with thin-film deposition techniques, including magnetron sputtering and electron-beam evaporation, to synthesize high-quality materials with precise control over composition and thickness. They will also be trained in advanced nanofabrication methods, including high-resolution electron-beam lithography (EBL) and laser-writer lithography, enabling the patterning of nanoscale devices. Beyond fabrication, students will learn state-of-the-art measurement techniques to study the transport and high-frequency properties of materials at low temperatures. These experiments are essential for understanding the electronic, superconducting, and magnetic behaviors that define material performance in cutting-edge applications. The laboratory environment is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, offering exposure to research at the intersection of materials science, applied physics, and electrical engineering.
Education and Experience Requirements
• Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have
completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.
• If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test.
Job Family
DOE Seasonal Intern
Job Profile
DOE - CCI (Community College Internship)
Worker Type
Employee
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
EEO Information
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