Co-Op, Characterization Electrodeposited Material

The role

You will characterize electrodeposited metal films and develop measurement methods. The role focuses on measurement, method development, and data quality using electrical, surface, structural, and mechanical techniques.

What you will do

• Develop sample prep and measurement protocols for general characterization tools on electrodeposited films
• Prepare samples for SEM and EBSD
• Run four-point probe, laser confocal metrology, and hardness measurements
• Analyze XRD data and EBSD data
• Validate measurement repeatability and establish data quality criteria
• Analyze and visualize characterization data
• Document methods and failure modes

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

About the company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. The company combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science.