Laboratory Research Assistant – Student Position

Laboratory Research Assistant – Student Position

We are looking for a highly motivated student to join an innovative R&D project developing a groundbreaking Solar Paint technology. This is a paid position.

Job Description:

• Assist with a variety of laboratory tasks, including the synthesis of semiconductor nanocrystals and solar cells.
• Support ongoing research and development activities, including materials characterization, such as X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
• Perform experiments and prepare samples.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow laboratory procedures.
• Gain hands-on cleanroom experience in thin-film deposition, including Au e-beam evaporation and RF sputtering of ZnO and ITO using a Kurt J. Lesker PVD 75 system. No prior cleanroom experience is required, but an interest in learning vacuum deposition techniques is expected.

Requirements:

• Hard-working, reliable, and well organized.
• Eager to learn and develop new laboratory skills.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Willing to perform routine laboratory tasks when required.
• Full time position during the rest of the summer and a minimum of 10 hours per week commitment during the school year.
  
  Start Date:
  Immediate.
  
  Contact: Dr. Jeetikha Yadav (jeetikha@solor.tech)