Project Assistant I at University of Rochester in Rochester, NY

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Job Location (Full Address):

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 102 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

Responsibilities:

Responsible to develop bilayer and nanolaminate films using the custom-built atomic layer deposition system in LLE 2610. The films will be deposited on a variety of substrates, including both silicon wafers and various types of steel. Once films are deposited, the student will be expected to perform standard material characterization techniques such as ellipsometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray reflectivity. Once films of desired thickness and quality can be deposited, the student will measure the permeability of deuterium through the films using our custom-built permeation instrument. This temporary position is ideal for a graduate student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate and maintain the atomic layer deposition (ALD) system in LLE 2610, with support from the Tritium Science group.
• Characterize materials deposited with the ALD system using the appropriate facilities on the River campus.
• Operate and maintain the permeation measurement system in LLE 2610 to understand the fundamental behavior of bilayer thin-film hydrogen permeation barrier materials.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required, Bachelors preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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