About this role
About our group: The Advanced Data Storage Device Physics Group within the Seagate Research Group conducts research on advanced data storage and memory technologies through experimentation and physics-based simulation. Our work informs the company’s long-term storage technology roadmap.
- We are seeking a motivated PhD student to explore data-driven approaches to deepen our understanding of materials and their chemical properties.
- This internship combines analytical chemistry, materials characterization, and AI/ML to extract meaningful insights from complex experimental data.
- About the role - you will: Develop and evaluate AI/ML and statistical approaches for materials characterization and chemical analysis.
- Build computational tools to process experimental data and extract chemically and physically meaningful insights.
- Review scientific literature and propose innovative research approaches.
- Collaborate with engineers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.
About you
- Self-motivated and able to independently define research questions, develop approaches, and troubleshoot challenges.
- A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attentive to detail and committed to rigorous research.
- Your experience includes: A peer-reviewed publication record demonstrating independent research ability.
- Practical experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to scientific datasets.
- Experience with materials characterization; familiarity with chromatography is a plus.
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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