CRCC Intern_Coating

Requisition Number: 76965

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Purpose of the Position:

Support the FFETC project by conducting focused research and experimental work on organosilicon chemistry, especially polysilazane-related chemistry, formulation, reaction mechanisms, and coating-relevant material performance. The intern will help accelerate technical understanding and provide data-driven recommendations for project decisions.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Review literature and prior technical information related to organosilicon chemistry, polysilazane chemistry, crosslinking, hydrolysis/alcoholysis reactions, and coating applications.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments under guidance, including formulation preparation, reaction screening, coating trials, curing studies, and basic performance evaluation.
• Use appropriate characterization tools such as FTIR, NMR, viscosity measurement, thermal analysis, surface/property testing, and other available analytical methods to understand reaction progress and material performance.
• Analyze experimental data, summarize key findings, and propose next-step experiments or formulation improvements.
• Prepare concise technical updates, lab reports, and presentation materials for project reviews.
• Follow all laboratory safety, chemical handling, documentation, and intellectual property requirements.

• Current PhD student in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Solid understanding of organosilicon chemistry, including silanes, siloxanes, Si-H, Si-N, Si-O, hydrolysis/condensation, and related reaction pathways.

• Direct research experience with organosilicon or polysilazane chemistry.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to learn quickly in a fast-moving industrial R&D environment.

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