Research and Development Intern- Modeling & Simulation - Summer 2025

Corning-posted 12 months ago
$1,635 - $3,185/Yr
Intern
Corning, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
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The intern will use high performance computing to conduct density functional theory simulations of glass materials. Specifically, the simulations will probe the influence of transition metals in the glass on the absorption spectrum. The results will be used to guide optical fiber product development.

  • Organize, run, and process DFT simulations of various glass compositions with some supervision.
  • Use good HPC programming practice to achieve efficient performance.
  • Regularly report progress to a supervisor and plan follow-up simulations.
  • Share results showing the absorption due to transition metals with team members to guide future product development.
  • Pursuing MS or PhD in Ceramic Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Experience in molecular dynamics and density functional theory applied to glass.
  • Experience using techniques for improving efficiency in density functional theory simulations.
  • Ability to develop a hypothesis and an experimental plan to test.
  • Ability to build relationships and interact with team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information.
  • Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2025 (May-August 2025) with a graduation date of December 2025 or later.
  • Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
  • Be willing to work at the posted job location(s).
  • Knowledge/experience in Mathematics.
  • Materials science.
  • Experience writing research papers.
  • Monetary peer-to-peer recognition program tied to company values.
  • Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs based on role and responsibilities.
  • Professional development programs to help grow and achieve career goals.
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