CareerPlan

Co-Op, Materials Science, Heterogeneous Catalysis

Alewife, Cambridge, MAFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Build and run high-throughput workflows for catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing in a lab setting.

Role type

Co-op Materials Scientist (Heterogeneous Catalysis)

Builds

Heterogeneous catalysts and performance data for AI-guided materials discovery

Domain

Materials Science / Heterogeneous Catalysis / Chemical Engineering

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Materials synthesis, reactor testing (batch/flow), material characterization (XRD, BET, TGA, chemisorption), lab safety protocols, data analysis

Preferred skills

High-throughput experimentation, lab automation, Python/R/MATLAB scripting, porous materials (zeolites, MOFs)

Responsibilities

Synthesize catalyst samples, run reactor tests, characterize materials, analyze experimental data, support automated workflows, document protocols and results

Seniority

Co-op (Graduate Student)