About our group:

The Advanced Data Storage and Device Physics group within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) is responsible for conducting research on advanced data storage and memory technologies through experimentation and physics-based simulation. The work performed by this team directly informs the Company's ten-year storage product roadmap. 

About the role - you will:

• Design and analyze atomistic and multi-scale simulations of magnetic, ferroelectric, electronic, plasmonic, or photonic materials relevant to future products. 
• Survey the literature to identify and propose novel multi-scale materials modeling workflows that could extend the team's simulation capabilities. 
• Develop simulation workflows that connect density functional theory (DFT) calculations to molecular dynamics (MD) through machine-learned interatomic potentials (MLIPs). 

About you:

• Passionate about computational materials science, atomistic simulation, and machine learning for physical modeling. 
• Able to independently drive a research problem while collaborating closely with teammates. 
• Strong technical communications skills across both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 
• Innovative with a growth mindset, willing to learn new concepts and comfortable working outside your comfort zone. 

Your experience includes:

• Knowledge of fundamental materials science concepts. 
• Programming experience in Python. 
• Hands-on experience training or fine-tuning MLIPs and using them to connect DFT calculations to MD simulations. 
• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, or other related areas. Must be enrolled in Fall 2027 classes at a US university. 

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunchtime? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities also abound. 

The estimated base wage range for this position is $35 - $43/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.  Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.  The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None