- Assemble cells within an inert environment (Ar gas) using a glove box.
- Prepare electrodes for energy storage systems.
- Conduct electrochemical experiments to evaluate material viability as cathodes and/or anodes.
- Perform analysis and interpretation of the data obtained in each of the experiments.
- Participate in seminars and group/department meetings to enhance knowledge and keep abreast of advances in the fields of research being conducted at SSRL.
- Great resume builder for someone seeking practical experience in a scientific and research environment
- Opportunity to become more closely connected to the Stanford/SLAC scientific community, as the intern will be working with both students and staff from many different discipline
- Opportunity to learn about SLAC and exposure to the work environment in a research and user facility
- Opportunity to work with engineers, scientists and technical staff on cutting-edge technologies
- At least one year of undergraduate studies in engineering or a nature science such as chemistry, physics, or materials science.
- Interest in chemistry, materials science, and related fields.
- Experience in a chemistry lab preferred.
- Familiarity with standard environmental and safety rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Be able to adapt to applicable site environmental and safety rules and guidance and meet training requirements.
- Able to effectively communicate technical issues with other scientists, engineers, vendors, and others in a diverse multicultural environment.
- Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
- Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
- Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
- Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
- Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
- Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
- Classification Title: SLAC Intern Students - Level I
- Job code: 0901
- Employment Duration: Temporary
Job TitleIntern - Menlo Park, United States - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Description
Position Overview:
The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a Directorate of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is seeking a Research Intern interested in gaining experience in chemistry, electrochemistry, and material science and with some undergraduate education in engineering or a natural science such as chemistry, physics, or materials science. As a member of a team, the Research Intern will be involved in groundbreaking research focused on various energy storage systems, including Li-ion batteries and Li-metal batteries. Work may include assembling cells within an inert environment (Ar gas) using a glove box, participating in electrode preparation, and conducting electrochemical experiments to assess material viability as potential cathodes/anodes. Additionally, the opportunity to access advanced characterization techniques such as synchrotron X-ray based methods and laser ablation with mass spectrometry. These techniques will enable thorough analysis of electrode effects during charging/discharging and at different states of charge, providing invaluable insights into our research endeavors. This position is expected to be proficient and work under limited supervision. The position is for the duration of the summer months with the exact duration dependent on the availability of the intern. By the end of the tenure, the intern is expected to gain some level of independence and proficiency in the lab work and data analysis.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Opportunities and Benefits:
Note : This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible temporary-nonexempt student position (work at 50% full-time equivalent or more), not to exceed 980 hours in six consecutive months Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age, currently enrolled in an educational program or recently graduated, and have US work authorization
To be successful in this position you will bring:
SLAC Employee Competencies:
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
Work standards:
The expected pay range for this position is $ $ 25.00 per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.