Graduate research assistant position

Published: Sept. 5, 2024

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