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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Graduate Research Intern

CompanyNevada System of Higher Education

LocationReno

Work ModeOn Site

PostedApril 16, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to the design, alignment, and optimization of multi-angle light scattering systems for aerosol characterization. Responsibilities include performing laboratory experiments, data acquisition, and analyzing scattering data to interpret aerosol properties.

Internship Type

part time

Salary Range

$24 - $26

Company Size

290

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

40 hours

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About The Company

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational opportunities to nearly 105,000 students and is governed by the Nevada Board of Regents.

About the Role

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
Please see the application instructions under each posting for information on submittal deadlines.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, contact Human Resources Hotline at (775) 673-7431 or recruit@dri.edu.

Job Description

The Gautam Laboratory for Aerosol Optics and Microphysics at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) invites applications for a graduate-level research internship focused on the development of next generation optical instrumentation for particulate matter (PM) characterization. This internship is designed for highly motivated MS/PhD students interested in experimental optics, environmental sensing, and aerosol physics, with an emphasis on designing and building advanced light-scattering instruments for real-world applications in air quality, climate science, and remote sensing.

Research Scope

Interns will work on the development and testing of a wide-angle, polarization-resolved aerosol scattering

instrument, including:

1. Design and implementation of multi-angle light scattering systems (forward, side, back scattering)

2. Optical system design (lenses, mirrors, beam shaping, detectors)

3. Integration of multi-channel detection systems

4. Real-time data acquisition and signal processing

5. Calibration and validation using laboratory-generated aerosols (Dust, Soot, PSL)

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to instrument design, alignment, and optimization

2. Develop and test optical measurement setups

3. Work with lasers, detectors, and precision optical components

4. Perform laboratory experiments and data acquisition

5. Analyze scattering data and interpret results in terms of aerosol properties

Required Qualifications

Current MS or PhD student in: Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering
Strong background in: Optics / Electromagnetics / Light scattering
Strong background in experimental methods

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with optical instrumentation or lab systems
Familiarity with lasers, photodetectors, and optical alignment
Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQ, electronics)
Familiarity with programming (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.)
Experience in Sub-to-Super Micron Particle Characterization
Experience in signal processing
Ability to work independently on complex experimental systems

Compensation Grade

Master’s Students: $23.60/hr

PhD Students: $25.90/hr

Schedule

Summer (10-12 weeks), flexible hours

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

45.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please contact jobs@dri.edu if assistance is needed with DRI’s Workday application system.

1. Cover letter detailing how your experience and qualifications prepare you for this job.

2. Current resume/CV

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. For questions regarding this position, please call the recruiting office at 775-673-7431.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).

All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.

Key Skills

Experimental opticsAerosol physicsLight scatteringOptical instrumentationData acquisitionSignal processingPythonMATLABLabVIEWElectromagneticsPhotodetectorsOptical alignmentParticle characterizationEnvironmental sensing