2026 PhD Residency - Additive Manufacturing - Nanoscribe - Early Stage Project
About The Position
How you will make 10x impact: Collaborate with X Projects to create novel micro and nano scale prototypes. Gain a deep understanding of two-photon polymerization. Investigate new Moonshot applications using two-photon polymerization. Prepare, print, and post process Nanoscribe jobs. Validate prints and iterate to improve them. Develop new lab processes and documentation. This project aims to push the limits of science and modeling as we know them and to prove how ML can radically accelerate our understanding of the world Location: X's headquarters in Mountain View, CA Start Date(s): Year-round rolling basis Duration: a flexible 4 mo. to 1 year program based on project team needs and your availability Throughout your Residency you can expect: To be embedded into one of our confidential or public X projects To get paid competitively and receive benefits To be a part of a lively community Residents To attend tech-talks with leaders from across X
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in a STEM field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics or Physics, with a strong interest in micro/nano fabrication.
- Experience with a Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT, GT2, or Quantum X Shape system.
- Experience with general lab equipment.
- Ability to work in a small team / rapid prototyping environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with optics, photonics, or semiconductor lithography.
- Experience with metrology using SEM, confocal microscope, or optical profiler.
- Experience with industrial SLA or DLP 3D printers.
- Experience with lasers.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with X Projects to create novel micro and nano scale prototypes.
- Gain a deep understanding of two-photon polymerization.
- Investigate new Moonshot applications using two-photon polymerization.
- Prepare, print, and post process Nanoscribe jobs.
- Validate prints and iterate to improve them.
- Develop new lab processes and documentation.
Benefits
- To get paid competitively and receive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
