Research Aide – MSD – Zanoni, Olivia – 5.28.26
About The Position
The research aide will participate in on site experimental research on antiferromagnetic thin films and hybrid microwave devices based on KMnF₃, NiO, and antiferromagnetic metallic multilayers to study magnetization dynamics and spin wave propagation in these systems. Under supervision, the research aide will assist with sample preparation, RF and microwave structure design, lithographic patterning, thin film processing, and experimental characterization. The research aide will help characterize crystallographic, magnetic, transport, and high frequency properties using techniques such as X-ray diffraction, SQUID magnetometry, broadband ferromagnetic resonance, microwave measurements, and related laboratory methods. The position will also involve quantitative data analysis, preparation of figures, documentation of experimental procedures, and presentation of results in group meetings. This appointment will provide hands on training in antiferromagnetic materials, nanofabrication, magnetic characterization, microwave device concepts, and experimental methods relevant to magnonics, spin dynamics, and quantum materials research.
Requirements
- Background in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, applied physics, or a related field
- Interest in magnetism, spin dynamics, superconductivity, quantum materials, or nanoscale devices
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution, OR graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months, OR actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution
- 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
- Strong experimental aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new laboratory methods
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Motivation to contribute to research at the intersection of magnonics, quantum engineering, and materials science
Nice To Haves
- Experience with thin film deposition
- Experience with nanofabrication
- Experience with cryogenic measurements
- Experience with microwave measurements
- Experience with transport characterization
- Experience with magnetic characterization
- Experience with magnetic materials
- Familiarity with antiferromagnetic materials
- Familiarity with spin wave propagation
- Familiarity with magnetization dynamics
- Familiarity with superconducting resonators
- Familiarity with RF and microwave structure design
- Familiarity with broadband ferromagnetic resonance measurements
- Familiarity with SQUID magnetometry
- Familiarity with high frequency device measurements
- Python programming for data analysis and instrument control
- CAD drawing
- OriginLab
- Microsoft Office
- Optical lithography
- Electron beam lithography
- High vacuum and ultra high vacuum techniques
- Electron beam evaporation
- Thermal evaporation
- Sputtering
- X ray diffraction analysis
Responsibilities
- Assist with sample preparation
- Assist with RF and microwave structure design
- Assist with lithographic patterning
- Assist with thin film processing
- Assist with experimental characterization
- Characterize crystallographic, magnetic, transport, and high frequency properties using techniques such as X-ray diffraction, SQUID magnetometry, broadband ferromagnetic resonance, microwave measurements, and related laboratory methods
- Perform quantitative data analysis
- Prepare figures
- Document experimental procedures
- Present results in group meetings
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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