NanoSQUID Fabrication and Characterization

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

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 # III

Pay Range: $18.81

Start Date: January 13, 2025 or upon completion of paperwork

End Date: May 17, 2025 but may continue during the Summer Semester 2025

Application Deadline: Applications received by December 27th will be given priority.

Minimum Requirements:

3.0 minimum cumulative GPA

Availability for weekly group meetings, presently 11:00 AM - noon every Tuesday

Minimum 8 hr/week availability

Contingent upon receipt of work-study funding

 

Preferred Requirements

Cumulative GPA greater than 3.5

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

Up to 15 hr/week availability