Microscopy Intern | EAG Laboratories

• Address scientific questions in materials characterization and failure analysis using various TEM imaging and analytical techniques
• Individual operation of TEM machinery to obtain high-quality TEM data for various materials characterization needs
• Understanding and proficiency in analytical techniques for data interpretation

• Fundamental principles of transmission electron microscopy and hands-on experience of the instrument operation to obtain high quality TEM, STEM, EDS, and EELS data
• Interpretation and processing of electron microscopy results including TEM, STEM images and analytical EDS/EELS dataset
• Ability to apply practical electron microscopy methods to help address scientific questions in materials science

• Daily hands-on training on the operation of transmission electron microscopes for TEM alignment, image acquisition, EDS/EELS acquisition, and data processing to achieve meaningful results suiting materials characterization needs
• Collaboration with Mentor/Supervisor and team members
• Reflection of learning process, reviewing objectives with Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Student pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar 
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
• Strong background in materials characterization with a wide variety of materials
• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
• Ability to travel to the Santa Clara lab for on-site internship; work 20-40 hours per week
• Excellent attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs

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