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Mid LevelContractAI
Salary Range
$51,000 - $69,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Research Associate in Thin Films Materials Discovery to join our team at Periodic Labs. This role involves executing advanced deposition and nanofabrication processes, generating high-quality experimental data, and collaborating with AI and materials teams to translate lab work into scalable breakthroughs.
Key Responsibilities
- →Execute thin-film deposition and related nanofabrication processes using advanced equipment
- →Prepare substrates, manage process flows, and maintain detailed experimental records
- →Perform basic structural and materials characterization to evaluate film quality and properties
- →Troubleshoot process issues and iterate quickly under guidance from senior team members
- →Collaborate with AI and materials teams by generating high-quality experimental data
- →Follow rigorous laboratory safety and facility protocols
Requirements
- ✓Currently pursuing or recently completed a PhD (or advanced graduate degree) in materials science, physics, chemistry, or a related field — OR equivalent hands-on experience in research labs or process engineering
- ✓Strong background in nanofabrication or thin-film processing in university or research lab environments
- ✓Hands-on experience operating thin-film deposition or related fabrication tools
- ✓Ability to ramp up quickly on new equipment and experimental workflows
- ✓Strong documentation habits and attention to detail
- ✓Comfortable working independently in shared research facilities
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