2023 Summer Student – Materials Science Student
Job Overview
Job title: 2023 Summer Student – Materials Science Student
Job description: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world renowned experts. We hire numerous students each semester from colleges and universities to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this summer then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.
Department: Advanced Fuels & Reactor Physics
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months (beginning in May)
Discipline: University program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, and other related Sciences
Year of study: Completed at least the third year of study or higher
Location: Chalk River, ON
NOTE:
All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.
Students must submit a resume, cover letter and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of November 23, 2022 @ 11:59pm to ensure consideration for student employment.
INTRO
The Plasma Technology Laboratory (PTL) of Advanced Fuels and Reactor Physics Branch at the Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) conducts experiments in support of the CNL’s Advanced Fuel research and development (R&D) program at CNL. Current experiments in the PTL focus on coatings of ceramic particles and fuel cladding in support of the Canadian Supercritical Water Reactor program, coating of Zircaloy cladding and treatment of simulated hazardous wastes.
This is a very exciting opportunity for a young scientist and we look forward to working with the student hired as they grow their skills in our lab.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct experiments and set up experimental facilities
- Conduct characterization analysis of the product
- Gather and analyze experimental data
- Scheduling
- Lab duties
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants should have completed at least the third year of study at a university of recognized standing in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Chemistry, or Nanotechnology majors, or Science.
- Laboratory experience is essential, as is experience conducting scientific experiments.
- Excellent research and presentation skills, knowledge of modelling software, e.g., FActsage, Ansys, will also be considered when reviewing applications.
MAJORS
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, and other related Sciences
Company: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Expected salary:
Location: Chalk River, ON
Job date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:10:28 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca