Department: Physics
Supervisor: Martin E. Huber/Michael B. Rogers
Job Title: Undergraduate research assistant
Job Location: North Classroom 3009
Job Description: Conduct research on superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) to determine their effective area. Use experimental apparatus to apply controlled 2-axis magnetic fields to bare SQUID die at cryogenic temperatures. Use said apparatus to measure characteristics of multiple SQUIDs and analyze the data. Produce written report on the results. Verify general SQUID functionality. Attend group meetings and perform other relevant tasks (e.g. specifying and ordering components) as assigned.
Job Class: Student Assistant Level # III (Job Code 4103)
Pay Range: $19.29
Start Date: August 17, 2026 or upon availability
End Date: December 19, 2026
Application Deadline: (open until filled)
Minimum Requirements:
3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
Completed PHYS 2331 (preferred) or PHYS 2020 (accepted) with grade B- or better
Availability for weekly group meetings, presently 11:00 AM - noon every Tuesday (subject to change)
Minimum 12 hr/week availability
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 20 hr/week availability