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 device (SQUID) series array amplifiers (SSAAs) to determine their operating characteristics. Use experimental apparatus to apply source currents to and measure output voltages of bare SSAA die at cryogenic temperatures. Analyze resulting measured characteristics said apparatus to measure characteristics of multiple SSAAs and analyze the data to generate recommendations of functioning vs. non-functioning devices. Produce written report on the results. 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: October 7, 2026
End Date: December 19, 2026
Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 or upon an applicant being identified
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
Minimum 8 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 15 hr/week availability