About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to research in solid-state battery materials at the Langley Research Center. You will focus on developing advanced materials for air and space applications as well as general energy storage research. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, material synthesis, and battery testing within a collaborative team.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and characterize energy storage and additive materials for solid-state battery electrolytes and electrodes.
- Process and fabricate solid-state battery electrodes and separator layers.
- Assemble battery cells and conduct electrochemical tests and analyses.
- Operate specialized equipment, including electron microscopy and spectroscopic instruments, inert gas gloveboxes, and battery testing systems.
What you'll need#
- Prior wet chemistry laboratory experience is required.
- A background in electrochemistry and battery materials research is preferred.
- Experience with electron microscopy and spectroscopy characterizations is preferred.
- Skills in materials synthesis and processing are preferred.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Self-motivation and a proactive approach to learning.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and materials science.
Location & details#
- Location: Hampton, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Eligibility: US citizenship required.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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