Graduate Student Researcher - Mohney Group - Materials Science and Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking applicants for a part‑time graduate student researcher position for Summer 2026. This research involves contacts to 2D semiconductors and atomic layer deposition.

• Perform experiments
• Collect and manage data
• Analyze the data

• Trained user of the Nanofab
• Familiar with at least one ALD reactor
• Completed graduate coursework on semiconductor characterization and metals in electronics

The starting rate for this job is $18.68/hr.

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