Technical Associate
Job in
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listed on 2026-11-06
Listing for:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Physics -
Engineering
Research Scientist, Physics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Description
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I – PEROVSKITE THIN-FILM NANOFABRICATION, Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) ,
will conduct experimental research as part of an NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) initiative focused on developing nanophotonic scintilla tors for next-generation medical imaging and radiation detection.
Responsibilities include
- synthesizing and depositing lead halide perovskite thin films
- performing nanoscale fabrication and patterning using cleanroom techniques
- assembling multilayer structures
- conducting optical and structural characterization
- analyzing experimental data using Python
- maintaining laboratory documentation and equipment
- and coordinating research activities and sample exchange with collaborating groups
The full job description is available, here:
Job Requirements- REQUIRED :
Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science and engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field; a minimum of 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;
and ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals. - PREFERRED :
Experience with solution-processed perovskites or semiconductor films; focused ion beam milling, electron-beam or photolithography, or reactive ion etching; thin-film deposition tools; membrane transfer or 2D material stacking; and familiarity with optics, photonics, or photoluminescence measurements.
11/3/2026
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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