Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - Semiconductor Material and Device Sciences, Onsite

Position: Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round -  Semiconductor Material and Device Sciences, Onsite
What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are a seeking a responsible, enthusiastic, and conscientious year-round undergraduate student intern to support an exciting experimental materials science project.

On any given day, you may be asked to:

+ Learn and assist with the synthesis and processing of novel materials for magnetic and ferroelectric composites via physical or chemical processes

+ Learn and assist with electron microscopy and electron microscopy sample preparation

+ Learn and assist with testing magnetic material properties

+ Learn and assist with data collection, data analysis, computer/electronic interfacing, and/or computer modeling

+ Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and responsibly in a research team, and contribute towards a safe and secure laboratory working environment

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.  

Salary Range:

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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Qualifications We Require:

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

+ Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program

+ Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major

+ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

+ Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer

+  U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note:

If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Qualifications We Desire:

+  The candidate must be pursuing a major in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Materials Engineering relevant for project needs

+  A background and/or references that demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

+  Functional knowledge and understanding of a suite of standard computer software skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

+  Have a GPA 3.5/4.0

+  Have relevant science or engineering coursework, teaching, or lab experiences relevant for project needs

+  Have relevant experience working in a materials research laboratory that demonstrates relevant materials synthesis or materials testing/characterization skills; experience or knowledge of B-H analysis and magnetometry is highly desirable

+  Have relevant experience with electron microscopy image collection and data analysis

+  Have relevant experience in advanced computer interfacing, modeling, and/or electronics  

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Semiconductor Material and Device Sciences Department 1873 is engaged in compound semiconductor physics and device research, with parallel, complementary efforts in fundamental science and novel device technologies, within 1800, the Center for Material, Physical, and Chemical Sciences. One of several current focus areas is wide-bandgap materials and devices for power electronics and other applications, which have enormous potential for Sandia's missions.

Other ongoing efforts include radiation effects, defect spectroscopy, and magnetic materials research. The Department's research uses staff expertise in experimental and theoretical semiconductor physics, innovative micro- and nano-fabrication, and advanced material and device characterization and modeling. It partners closely with other organizations, including the Advanced Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials Department 1876, other departments in Centers 1300, 5200, and 8800, and university and industry collaborators throughout the world.

We make use of innovative growth and fabrication facilities associated with MESA (Sandia's Microsystems Engineering, Science, and Applications complex); scientific facilities at CINT (the joint Sandia / Los Alamos Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies); and staff laboratories with a wide array of characterization equipment.

Our team is committed to nurturing an environment compatible with a broad group of people and perspectives in accordance with the changing makeup of the workforce. In support of this vision, our center actively recruits applicants from diverse groups of backgrounds and fosters an inclusive community.

About Sandia:

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