Graduate PhD (Summer) Intern – Material Science

National Laboratory of the Rockies • Golden, CO

1d • $51,200 - $81,900 • Onsite

About The Position

We have a graduate intern researcher position available in the Chemistry and Nanoscience Center to support the fabrication of “tiled” photoelectrode architectures to drive photoelectrochemical reactions. As a graduate intern researcher, you'll have the opportunity to work within a diverse, dynamic, multidisciplinary team to enhance your professional skills, while also receiving advanced training from a mentor. We are seeking a motivated intern to join these efforts as part of a Department of Energy (DOE) Energy funded project. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise in physics, materials science and semiconductor device fabrication.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in materials science and materials characterization techniques.
• Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
• If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
• Must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with thin-film device fabrication and/or characterization.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python for data analysis.
• A track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating tiled thin-film photoelectrodes.
• Collaborating with external research groups.
• Analyzing materials using techniques such as atom probe tomography.
• Contributing to a peer-reviewed publication based on the research findings.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
• sick leave (where required by law)
• performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component
• relocation expense reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree