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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Material Research Institute (MRI) is looking to fill two summer Part-Time Undergrad Research Assistant positions. The Assistant will perform experiments and drive processes to gather data on programs in the Randall group.
Research includes Ceramic Processing, characterization of the material, and writing up reports with management and analysis of the data.
Specific Characterization will be X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Electrical Measurements.
This position will be for a maximum of 3 months for 40 hours per week over the Summer 2026.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.00 an hour.
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