Intern - Sensor Development

**SLAC Job Postings** --------------------- **Position Overview:** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a talented graduate student intern within the Instrumentation Division of the Technology Innovation Directorate. This department is responsible for delivering and supporting instrumentation for many of SLAC¿s scientific programs. In this role, you will work side by side with leading scientific and engineering teams while contributing to R\&D on future approaches and technologies for detector and instrumentation systems. We work on complex system design spanning concept, design, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of high-speed data acquisition and electrical control systems for research instrumentation. Some of our current key projects include the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser and high-speed X-ray detectors, FACET high-energy electron accelerator, Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 (CMB-S4\) telescope array (to be deployed in the Andes and the South Pole), Next Enriched Xenon Observatory (nEXO), Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX), Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS), and development of flight hardware for future space telescopes. This internship supports a project to develop advanced particle detectors for high energy physics. The intern will take part in the development of state-of-the art silicon sensors, working with an interdisciplinary team that includes sensor experts, read-out circuit designers, hardware designers, and particle physicists. The intern¿s job includes electrical test and characterization of sensor devices at the wafer level, TCAD simulations, and analysis and interpretation of results. In addition, the intern will perform module assembly and functional detector testing. **Specific responsibilities (include but are not limited to):** * Electrical testing and characterization of semiconductor sensor devices * Data analysis of electrical test results * TCAD simulation of semiconductor sensor devices and comparison of simulation to measurement * Presentation of results and analysis to project team on an ongoing basis * Assembly of detector modules, including wire-bonding * Functional test of detector modules **Opportunities and Benefits** * Growth and mentorship from exceptionally talented engineers and scientists from SLAC and Stanford University. * A mission-driven, stable, collaborative, highly interdisciplinary, and supportive work environment. * Opportunity to experience a multidisciplinary research environment, integrating knowledge from many subject areas including semiconductor devices, radiation sensors, test and measurement, data analysis, and software applications. **Note:** This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible temporary-nonexempt, internship 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, candidates should:** * Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Attention to detail. * Strong problem-solving skills. * Enthusiasm for contributing to scientific research. * Commitment to contributing positively to a team-oriented workplace. **In addition, preferred requirements include:** * Background in semiconductor device physics * Background in radiation sensors * Experience with semiconductor device measurements and instrumentation * Hands-on electrical test and assembly * Semiconductor process and device TCAD * Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative research environment. **SLAC Employee Competencies:** * 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. **Physical requirements and working conditions:** * 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 the job. **Work Standards:** * 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 and Responsibilities: * 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 Intern Level: III Job Code: 0901 Employment Duration: 12 weeks *The expected pay range for this position is $31\.02 ¿ $38\.49 per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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. At SLAC/Stanford, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.*