Job TitleIntern - Chemical Catalysis

Position Overview :

For the polymer degradation project, the student will handle blends of commercially available fossil-based and bio-based polyesters in a solvent environment to understand the effects of the polyester form, blending ratio and reaction time on monomer yields.

They will work with a high pressure & high temperature batch reactor setup and filtration equipment. Additionally, they will collaborate with researchers at SLAC in monomer quantitation using quantitative analytical techniques.

For the catalyst lifetime projects the student will examine different variables in the reverse water gas shift reaction (CO2 + H2 ->

CO + H2) using a series of heterogeneous catalysts.

The objective of this internship is to give students an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience by working on real-world problems related to chemical recycling of plastic waste and catalyst lifetime.

This experience will not only enhance their skills and knowledge in the field. It will also give them a boost when applying for jobs or graduate programs in the future.

Specific responsibilities (include but are not limited to) :

• Plan polyester deconstruction and catalyst lifetime experiments in discussion with the mentor.
• Get training on using the high pressure & high temperature batch and flow reactor setups under the aegis of the mentor.
• Perform polyester deconstruction using the high pressure & high temperature batch reactor setup and reverse water gas shift catalysis using the flow reactor.
• Perform solid / liquid product separation using the filtration equipment.
• Prepare solid and liquid samples from the reaction products for quantitative analytical techniques.
• Prepare reports.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Growth and mentorship from exceptionally talented engineers and scientists from SLAC and Stanford University.
• A mission-driven, stable, collaborative, highly interdisciplinary, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to experience a multidisciplinary research environment, integrating knowledge from many subject areas spanning computer engineering, physical sciences, applied mathematics, and software applications.

Note : This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible temporary-nonexempt, internship position (work at 50% full-time equivalent or less), not to exceed 980 hours in a calendar year.

Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age, currently enrolled in an educational program or recently graduated, and have US work authorization.

To be successful in this position, candidates should :

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Passionate about innovative solutions for Science & Engineering problems.
• Some prior experience in a chemistry laboratory would be beneficial.

SLAC Employee Competencies :

• Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and Working conditions :

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Work standards :

• Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford / SLAC colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security;

communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1 General Policy and Responsibilities : http : / / www-group.

slac.stanford.edu / esh / eshmanual / pdfs / ESHch01.pdf

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http : / / adminguide.

stanford.edu Policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http : / / adminguide.stanford.edu.

• Classification Title : SLAC Intern Students Level II / III
• Job code : 0901
• Employment Duration : Temporary

The expected pay range for this position is $24.26 - $ 28.39 per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory / Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.