Co-Op, Characterization Electrodeposited Material

Alewife, Cambridge, MAfull timeOn Site

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Lila Sciences Co-Op position at Lila Sciences to characterize electrodeposited metal films and develop measurement methods. Focus on measurement, method development, and data quality across multiple characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

Lila Sciences is hiring a co-op to join the Materials Science team within the Autonomous Science Platform. You will characterize electrodeposited metal films and develop the measurement methods that make those results repeatable. Deposition is handled by other scientists on the team; your focus is measurement, method development, and data quality.
What You'll Be Building
Develop sample prep and measurement protocols for general characterization tools on electrodeposited films: four-point probe, hardness testing, and SEM/EBSD.
Prepare samples for SEM and EBSD (mounting, polishing, surface cleanup)
Run four-point probe, laser confocal metrology, and hardness measurements
Analyze XRD data (phase ID, texture, peak shift, crystallite size) and EBSD data (grain size, orientation, texture)
Validate measurement repeatability and establish data quality criteria
Analyze and visualize characterization data, then document methods and failure modes

Qualification

Pursuing a bachelor'sExperience analyzing XRD dataWorking knowledge of thin filmsMaster's or PhD candidates preferredExperience analyzing EBSD data (eHands-on SEM and/or FIB experienceDirect experience with four-point probe

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience operating materials characterization instruments in a lab
Hands-on experience with hardness testing (micro- or nano-indentation, or others)
Hands-on experience with metallographic or SEM sample prep
Experience analyzing XRD data
Working knowledge of thin films, metal microstructure, or surface metrology
Careful experimental technique and detailed record keeping
Available for the full Spring co-op term, January through May

Preferred

Master's or PhD candidates preferred
Python for data analysis and visualization
Experience analyzing EBSD data (e.g., MTEX, OIM, AZtec Crystal)
Hands-on SEM and/or FIB experience
Direct experience with four-point probe, optical profilometry, or laser confocal systems
Familiarity with electrodeposited metals or electrochemical materials processing
Experience developing or qualifying a new measurement method (e.g., gauge R&R)
Exposure to automated or high-throughput laboratory workflows

Company

Lila Sciences

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