Job Description: NanoSQUID Fabrication and Characterization
Department: Physics
Supervisor: Martin E. Huber/Michael B. Rogers
Job Title: Graduate research assistant
Job Location: North Classroom 3009
Job Description: Participate in fabrication and characterization of nanoscale superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs). Fabrication requires operation of a thermal vacuum deposition system; characterization requires cryogenic measurements either in liquid helium or a dry cryostat. Document all activities. Attend group meetings and perform other relevant tasks (e.g. specifying and ordering components) as assigned.
Job Class: Student Assistant Level # IV
Pay Range: $20.00 (unless the minimum for this job class is higher, in which case it would be the minimum for the class; but no lower than $20)
Start Date: September 11 or upon completion of new hire paperwork
Application Deadline: September 12, 2024
Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
Availability for weekly group meetings, presently 11:00 AM - noon every Tuesday
Minimum 15 hr/week availability
Preferred Requirements
Experience with analog electronics and/or high-performance sensors
Experience with basic test and measurement instrumentation (function generator, oscilloscope)
Experience with FFT spectrum analyzer
Experience with operation of superconducting devices
Experience with microelectronics fabrication &/or high vacuum systems
Experience with scientific laboratory documentation
Experience with cleanroom protocols
Up to 20 hr/week availability