Opportunities

MIT.nano job opportunity — Program scientist

MIT.nano is hiring a program scientist to help the broader MIT.nano research community better understand the complexity of atomic layer deposition (ALD), and optionally also plasma etching, and contribute to new trends, methods, and knowledge in the lab.

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MIT.nano job opportunity: Operations Engineer

MIT.nano is seeking an Operations Engineer who will support state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment including the support systems that serve those tools. The OE will interact closely with users of the MIT.nano Fabrication Facility to ensure successful operation of the tools.

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J-WAFS Travel Grants for Water Conferences

J-WAFS offers travel grants for MIT graduate students to attend major water sector conferences. This year, J-WAFS is offering travel grants for students to attend Stockholm World Water Week, UNC Water & Health Conference, or the International Water Conference.

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Breakerspace Microscope Image Contest IAP 2026

Explore the microscopic world with Breakerspace equipment and compete for prizes!

MIT undergraduates can submit stunning images for a chance to win $100 in two categories (with awards for runners-up and first-time Breakerspace users): Best Optical Microscope Image and Best Electron Microscope Image.

Never used a microscope before? No problem—sign up for quick Breakerspace training and start capturing images immediately.

Submit your entry by February 13. Winners announced the last week of IAP.

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