Summer 2025 , Material Scientist Ph.D. Intern (Ph.D. Only)

We are seeking a Material Scientist Ph.D. Intern to contribute to our development team in Fremont, United States. This internship position focuses on the critical areas of materials synthesis modeling and thin film processes, providing exposure to advanced materials research and Heated Assisted Magnetic Recording product development. The intern will work on advanced materials modeling projects, leveraging analytical tools to predict material properties.  This role is ideal for those with experience in materials modeling, atomic simulations, molecular dynamics, and density functional theory (DFT). 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Employ open-source material databases to conduct rigorous predictions of plasmonic properties and utilize analytical tools to design and optimize plasmonic materials and processes
• Contribute to design and execution of experiments pertaining to thin film deposition and characterization
• Perform comprehensive material analysis using various sophisticated characterization techniques
• Systematically collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support ongoing research initiatives
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to advance research projects and meet organizational objectives
• Actively participate in regular team meetings and deliver formal presentations of research findings

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD candidate in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
• Strong background in Computational Materials Science and thin film processes
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using MATLAB, Python, or similar
• Familiarity with analytical tools (TEM, SEM, AFM) for materials characterization.
• Experience in atomic simulation, molecular dynamics, and DFT.

Preferred:

• Research experience in materials science; familiarity with semiconductor industry preferred

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills