Technical Associate I

Posting Description TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I – PEROVSKITE THIN-FILM NANOFABRICATION, Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) , will conduct experimental research as part of an NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) initiative focused on developing nanophotonic scintillators for next-generation medical imaging and radiation detection. Responsibilities include synthesizing and depositing lead halide perovskite thin films performing nanoscale fabrication and patterning using cleanroom techniques assembling multilayer structures conducting optical and structural characterization analyzing experimental data using Python maintaining laboratory documentation and equipment and coordinating research activities and sample exchange with collaborating groups The full job description is available, here: Job Requirements REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science and engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field; a minimum of one year of hands-on experimental research experience (undergraduate research qualifies); experience with thin-film deposition and/or micro- or nanofabrication; cleanroom and wet-chemistry experience; familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, or optical spectroscopy; proficiency in Python or MATLAB; strong documentation and communication skills; and ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals. PREFERRED : Experience with solution-processed perovskites or semiconductor films; focused ion beam milling, electron-beam or photolithography, or reactive ion etching; thin-film deposition tools; membrane transfer or 2D material stacking; and familiarity with optics, photonics, or photoluminescence measurements. 11/3/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Institute of Technology