Summer Internship in Optical Sensing at AFIT
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The Air Force Institute of Technology is offering undergraduate/post-Bachelor's internships at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
What will I be doing?
You will engage with U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) faculty and staff to conduct research related to quantum information science and technology. You will be matched to specific projects based on your qualifications and career interests. You may participate in research in one of several technical areas including experiment and theoretical works on quantum information science, quantum algorithm, photonic qubit propagation, quantum teleportation and cryptography. Some interest areas may offer the opportunity to work on an IBM quantum computer.
Where will I be located?
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
What is the appointment length?
This appointment is a twelve week research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the benefits?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by AFIT. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
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Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
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Relocation Allowance
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Training and Travel Allowance
About the Air Force Institute of Technology
The Air Force Institute of Technology, or AFIT, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the Air Force’s graduate school of engineering and management as well as its institution for technical professional continuing education. A component of Air University and Air Education and Training Command, AFIT is committed to providing defense-focused graduate and professional continuing education and research to sustain the technological supremacy of America’s air, space and cyber forces.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Highly competitive applicants will have a solid academic background in a research area that aligns with at least one of those listed in the the above description. Fluency in engineering drawings is highly desired.
A complete application consists of:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
- Resume (PDF)
- Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- 1 Recommendation
If you have questions, send an email to AIRFORCE@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity (AFIT-2022-0004) in the subject line of the email.
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