Intern - Magnetic and Multifunctional Materials - R&D Undergraduate - Summer
What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking Undergraduate Summer Interns to join our dynamic team and conduct work in Magnetic Materials, Materials Chemistry and Multifunctional Materials in support of several projects!
On any given day, depending on project assignment, you may be called on to:
- Assist with the synthesis and characterization of multifunctional materials
- Assist with testing material properties including crystallinity, porosity, thermal stability, electron microscopy
- Learn and assist with the synthesis of novel materials for magnetic and ferroelectric composites via physical/chemical or 3D printing processes to support project needs
- Learn and assist with testing magnetic material properties
- Learn and assist with data collection, data analysis, computer/electronic interfacing, or computer modeling
The position would best suit a student with an interest in materials chemistry, materials science, materials physics or chemical engineering. Responsibilities include using synthesis of new materials using various methods, data collection/analysis, and the ability to maintain a safe laboratory working environment
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
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 (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) 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 40 hours per week during the summer
- U.S. citizenship
Note: If you have not yet started your undergraduate program, 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 Engineering relevant for project needs
- Good oral and written communication skills and strong self-initiative and self-responsibility. Suitable personal references may be offered to help demonstrate this ability
- Ability to contribute in a team environment; strong self-motivation and enthusiasm to acquire work experience in a materials research and characterization laboratory
- General knowledge and good understanding of a suite of software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- Experience with working in a chemistry laboratory in general and material synthesis, in particular and outstanding academic performance
- The ability to work independently and self-sufficiently with high reliability and attention to detail as part of a larger team effort
- Relevant experience with working in a materials research laboratory demonstrating relevant materials synthesis (chemical or 3D printing) or materials testing/characterization skills. Experience or knowledge of BH analysis and magnetometry is highly desirable
- Relevant experience in advanced computer interfacing, modeling or electronics
About Our Team
The Nanoscale Sciences Department conducts collaborative leading-edge research that advances the understanding of materials at the nanoscale and enables the collaborative development of creative solutions for Sandia's broad and evolving National Security and Energy Missions. Our research activities have broad impact; and typically generate peer-reviewed, high-profile journal publications and presentations at professional scientific meetings. Our main research focus is directed along three thrusts:1. Electrochemical Materials Science and Applications (including energy storage and corrosion)2. Magnetic, Dielectric and Electronic Materials Science and Applications (including ferroics and composites)3. Nanostructured Materials Science and Applications (i.e., for hazardous materials capture/storage, sensing, membranes, water treatment, and catalysis)
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible schedules, generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.