About the role#
This internship takes place at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. You will work in a laboratory setting to support the development of silver dosing systems for Moon Base potable water. The project focuses on using silver as a microbial control agent to prevent growth during active operations and dormant periods. You will evaluate both batch and inline dosing approaches to ensure water safety for future missions.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and test prototype silver dosing monoliths.
- Conduct batch and inline dosing experiments.
- Measure silver concentration and water chemistry.
- Evaluate silver chloride deposition procedures.
- Study how flow rate, orientation, and gravity affect system performance.
- Conduct dormancy and restart testing.
- Perform long-duration testing to determine the lifetime and performance of the monoliths.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate master's student, doctoral student, or postdoctoral candidate.
- Majors in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields.
- Preferred: Experience in wet chemistry laboratory testing.
- US citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.
- The internship runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- Selected participants must visit a NASA facility for fingerprinting and identity verification.
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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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