QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Undergraduate or Master level degree in physics, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Currently enrolled in a PhD program with at least 12 months experience researching materials.
• A demonstratable record working at the interface of different research fields - especially materials and optics.
• Experienced in physics of materials and their interaction with light.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data recording, processing and interpretation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications (zero or more of):

• Knowledge and background in thin-film growth methods.
• Hands-on experience with physical vapor deposition systems for thin film fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with optical lab components and instruments (e.g., lasers, free-space assemblies, optical microscopy systems).
• Experience in atomistic (e.g. DFT) and electromagnetic (e.g. FDTD) modelling.
• Experience designing and using free-space optical systems.
• Ability to program in Python.
• Knowledge of machine learning approaches or materials analysis or process optimisation.

Specific responsibilities during the internship may include:

• Design and execute thin-film deposition experiments using physical vapour deposition (PVD) techniques to fabricate functional materials.
• Characterise deposited films using a suite of analytical tools, such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman, and atomic force microscopy (AFM).
• Collaborate across disciplines, including chemistry, physics, computer science, and machine learning, and contribute to joint research efforts with internal partners.
• Contribute to the presentation of research findings, in internal meetings or reports, or towards the preparation of submissions to peer-reviewed journals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot vacuum systems and diagnostic equipment, ensuring reliable operation of sputtering machines and characterisation instruments.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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Industry leading healthcare
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Educational resources
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Discounts on products and services
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Savings and investments
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Maternity and paternity leave
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Generous time away
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Giving programs
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Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.