Internship Opportunity: Computational Materials Science
Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking highly motivated interns with a strong interest in Computational Materials Science for an intensive 10‑week research internship starting immediately. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists on cutting‑edge problems in materials modeling and simulation, contributing to active research projects relevant to advanced materials and device technologies.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
- Background in computational materials science
- Experience with at least one of the following: DFT codes (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, Gaussian, etc.) Molecular dynamics (LAMMPS, ASE) Python or similar scientific programming languages
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Linux/HPC environments is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform atomistic and electronic‑structure simulations
- Analyze materials properties using first-principles (DFT), classical MD, or ML‑based models
- Assist in workflow development, data analysis, and interpretation of results
- Document findings and present results to the research team
Benefits
- Hands‑on experience with real‑world computational research problems
- Mentorship from senior scientists
- Exposure to modern simulation and data‑driven materials workflows
- Opportunity to contribute to publishable or product‑relevant research
- Competitive (based on level and experience)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
