UChicago METCALF - AMD - Miller, Kyra - 3.4.2026

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

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About The Position

The intern will work on the development and characterization of MXenemodified aluminum composites aimed at improving electrical conductivity. The project focuses on understanding how MXene incorporation influences composite synthesis, structure, and performance. Responsibilities include literature review, experimental work, and materials characterization using techniques such as XRD, and SEM. This work will contribute to the design of high-performance conductive materials for advanced engineering applications. Education and Experience Requirements The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States. Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins. Applicants must be: ‒ Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution ‒ Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or ‒ Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution Job Family Visiting Student Undergraduate Job Profile UChicago Metcalf Worker Type Contingent Worker Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 EEO Information As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

Requirements

• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution
• Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months
• Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• literature review
• experimental work
• materials characterization using techniques such as XRD, and SEM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed