About this role
About our group: The Advanced Data Storage and Device Physics group within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) is responsible for conducting research on advanced data storage and memory technologies through experimentation and physics-based simulation. The work performed by this team directly informs the Company's ten-year storage product roadmap.
- About the role - you will: Design and analyze atomistic and multi-scale simulations of magnetic, ferroelectric, electronic, plasmonic, or photonic materials relevant to future products.
- Survey the literature to identify and propose novel multi-scale materials modeling workflows that could extend the team's simulation capabilities.
- Develop simulation workflows that connect density functional theory (DFT) calculations to molecular dynamics (MD) through machine-learned interatomic potentials (MLIPs).
About you
- Passionate about computational materials science, atomistic simulation, and machine learning for physical modeling.
- Able to independently drive a research problem while collaborating closely with teammates.
- Strong technical communications skills across both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Innovative with a growth mindset, willing to learn new concepts and comfortable working outside your comfort zone.
- Your experience includes: Knowledge of fundamental materials science concepts.
- Programming experience in Python.
- Hands-on experience training or fine-tuning MLIPs and using them to connect DFT calculations to MD simulations.
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, or other related areas.
- Must be enrolled in Fall 2027 classes at a US university.
Location: Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate.
- Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.
- Need to grab a gift over lunchtime?
- Shopping is abundant in the area.
- If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts.
- Looking for something more laid back?
- Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path.
- On-site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities also abound.
- The estimated base wage range for this position is $35 - $43/hr.
- The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.
- Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.
- The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.
Location : Normandale, United States Travel : None