Our cryogenic probe station is being restablished and our high-Tc superconductor project is on hold because of it. We need someone who can diagnose what's broken, get it working again, and leave behind documentation so it stays that way. This is a rebuild mission: you'll spend June-August resurrecting equipment, establishing measurement protocols, and generating the first electrical data on YBCO Josephson junctions we've seen in months. Not a shadow project—you're the point person.
What You'll Actually Do:
Weeks 1-4: Diagnosis & Repair
Weeks 5-8: Build the Playbook
Weeks 9-12: Science Time
The Tech Stack:
Must-Have:
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Why This Might Be For You:
If you're considering industry after your PhD: This is a real look at research in a corporate setting. We're not an academic lab, but we're also not just optimizing existing products. You'll see how applied research works when timelines matter and equipment budgets aren't infinite.
If you want ownership: This isn't "help the postdoc with their measurements." The probe station is yours for the summer. Fix it, document it, use it. Your SOPs become the lab standard.
If you're practical: You like building and fixing things as much as analyzing data. Half this internship is getting your hands dirty with hardware.
