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: $20.25 - $22.00
Start Date: Upon completion of paperwork ideally August 17, 2026
End Date: December 19, 2026 is, expected to continue through May 2027 at least
Application Deadline: August 17, 2026
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
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