Technical Associate I

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Technical Associate I will conduct experimental research as part of an NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) initiative focused on developing nanophotonic scintillators for next-generation medical imaging and radiation detection. The role is associated with the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) and focuses on perovskite thin-film nanofabrication.

The position involves synthesizing and depositing lead halide perovskite thin films; nanoscale fabrication and patterning using cleanroom techniques; assembling multilayer structures; and conducting optical and structural characterization. The Technical Associate will analyze experimental data using Python, maintain laboratory documentation and equipment, and coordinate research activities and sample exchange with collaborating groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science and engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• At least one year of hands-on experimental research experience; undergraduate research qualifies.
• Experience with thin-film deposition and/or micro- or nanofabrication.
• Cleanroom and wet-chemistry experience.
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, or optical spectroscopy.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with solution-processed perovskites or semiconductor films.
• Experience with focused ion beam milling, electron-beam or photolithography, or reactive ion etching.
• Experience with thin-film deposition tools.
• Experience with membrane transfer or 2D material stacking.
• Familiarity with optics, photonics, or photoluminescence measurements.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and deposit lead halide perovskite thin films.
• Perform nanoscale fabrication and patterning using cleanroom techniques.
• Assemble multilayer structures.
• Conduct optical and structural characterization.
• Analyze experimental data using Python.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and equipment.
• Coordinate research activities and sample exchange with collaborating groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level