This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience
(PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at
academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and thus requires that such institutions be
the recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to
work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that
underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.
Research Title:
Research Intern – Science and Technology
The work will entail:
The CHIPS Research and Development Office (CHIPS R & D) oversees multiple programs that operate in
coordination with each other, with the CHIPS Program Office, and with microelectronics R & D programs
supported by other U.S. federal agencies. CHIPS R & D programs are informed by industry’s need to
accelerate innovation and increase competitiveness in the American semiconductor industry and
establish our leadership in the sector for decades to come. The Policy and Integration office is
responsible for the effective execution of CHIPS research programs, in coordination with other CHIPS
programs and other government programs.
The position is in the Policy and Integration office within CHIPS R & D . The Research Intern will provide
research and other support for one or more members of the Policy and Integration office that will
inform the development of new policy for the CHIPS programs.
Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Conduct research in the following areas related to the semiconductor industry:
- Economic analysis related to the semiconductor industry, including in manufacturing and design, and in the broader investment and and R & D ecosystem
- International issues affecting the semiconductor industry, including policy developments affecting R & D collaboration
- Metrics for evaluating the success of education and workforce development programs in terms of increasing the availability of workforce-ready semiconductor industry personnel in industry, academia, and government, including from underrepresented communities
- Summarize and present findings to leadership
- Participate in developing policy recommendations for the CHIPS R & D office.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated capability to conduct independent research in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), particularly as relevant to informing public or economic policies
- Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Suite platforms
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.