Location: Reno, NV
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
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. Deve