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Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, REU
| Primary Institution: | Materials Research Science and Engineering Center |
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| Affiliation: | University of Nebraska |
| City: | Lincoln |
| State: | NE |
| Job Duration: | June - August, 2007 (8-10 weeks) |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Condensed Matter: Structure and Mechanical/Thermal Properties Condensed Matter: Electronic Structure and Electromagnetic/Optical Properties |
| Description: | The University of Nebraska hosts a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) entitled Quantum and Spin Phenomena in Nanomagnetic Structure. The MRSEC is funded by the National Science Foundation and involves faculty and students from Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering in state-of-the-art research on nanoscale magnetic materials. We are seeking two pairs (one professor and one undergraduate student per pair) from four-year colleges or universities to become engaged in this research during the summer of 2007. The selected Professor/Student pairs will become involved in one of the following research thrusts: • Magnetic interactions in patterned nanostructures • Magnetism and applications of cluster-assembled structures • Electronic structure and nanomagnetic studies of interfaces and heterostructures • Quantum conductance and magnetoresistance in nanocontacts • Novel ferromagnetic/organic ferroelectric heterostructures • "Seed" thrusts in - fabrication of carbon nanotube spintronic transistors, - electronic structure of magnetic clusters and nanotubes, and - preparation, characterization and fundamental thermodynamic properties of nanocluster ensembles. |
| Stipend: | Student $350/week (max. 10 weeks), professorial member 1/9th of his/her academic year salary per month (max. two months) |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 03/15/2007 |
| Job Website: | http://www.mrsec.unl.edu/education_outreach/2006/faculty_student_team.htm |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Prof. Roger D. Kirby Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68588-0111 Email: rkirby1@unl.edu Phone: 402-472-2784 Fax: 402-472-2879 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Beth Farleigh Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68588-0111 Email: efarleigh@unl.edu Phone: 402-472-9222 or 2770 Fax: 402-472-2879 |
