Electrochemical Materials R&D Intern (Year-Round)

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories' Nanoscale Sciences team is seeking a year-round intern to conduct hands-on research and development in electrochemical materials and processes. The role involves applying the scientific method to solve challenges and gaining experience with electrochemical cells and instrumentation.

You will create custom electrolyte solutions, electrochemically deposit coatings, and learn materials analysis techniques to characterize coating properties.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student in an accredited 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.
• If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, apply to a high school intern position.

Responsibilities

• Apply the scientific method by developing and testing hypotheses to solve new research challenges.
• Develop familiarity with electrochemical cells and instrumentation.
• Create custom electrolyte solutions to optimize electrochemical depositions.
• Electrochemically deposit coatings of metals, electroactive polymers, and/or phase-change materials.
• Learn and apply materials analysis and characterization techniques to understand coating properties.

Education

Undergraduate student (pursuing science/engineering/math)

Full-time enrollment

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories' Nanoscale Sciences team is seeking a year-round intern to conduct hands-on research and development in electrochemical materials and processes. The role involves applying the scientific method to solve challenges and gaining experience with electrochemical cells and instrumentation.

You will create custom electrolyte solutions, electrochemically deposit coatings, and learn materials analysis techniques to characterize coating properties.