Microwave Materials Researcher: Dielectric Properties

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Morgantown (WV)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 78,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Educational publication opportunities

Job summary

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) offers a student researcher internship hosted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) at the Morgantown, WV campus. Work includes microwave-material studies, property measurements, and SOP development under mentorship.

Open to undergraduates, recent Bachelor's, and Master's graduates. Participants gain hands-on experience, contribute to publications, and interact with world-class scientists while developing data-quality

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience with data analysis and experimental methodology.
  • Experience with dielectric and/or thermal property measurements is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate microwave–material interactions and microwave heating principles.
  • Measure dielectric properties, thermal conductivity, specific heat, density, and porosity of diverse materials.
  • Develop and document SOPs for material characterization and measurement systems.

Skills

Data analysis
Experimental methodology
Attention to detail
Troubleshooting lab instrumentation
Programming
COMSOL/ANSYS familiarity

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics
ANSYS

Job description

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) offers a student researcher internship hosted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) at the Morgantown, WV campus. Work includes microwave-material studies, property measurements, and SOP development under mentorship.

Open to undergraduates, recent Bachelor's, and Master's graduates. Participants gain hands-on experience, contribute to publications, and interact with world-class scientists while developing data-quality

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