Master’s Internship Program in Electrochemistry – University of Oregon

Electrochemistry underlies technologies critical to avert the worst effects of climate change. Get the knowledge and training needed to help address the world’s biggest challenges! Chemistry, physics, and engineering are all appropriate backgrounds – each brings unique complementary skill sets.

Requirements: Passion for team-driven science and technology development in the area of applied electrochemistry. BS/BA in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline (other majors, such as computer science or mathematics, could be appropriate, please discuss special situations with our team).  Good academic record (please discuss with us for specifics, we look at your entire record, not just GPA). Research experience beneficial, but not required. GRE scores are not required.

Program Overview:  The core program consists of 6-months of accelerated coursework (including foundational theory, and team-based applied laboratory work) and professional development (leadership, project management, interview skills, team integration) coupled with a 9-month paid internship in industry or national laboratory (average annualized compensation to date is ~$80,000, with all students landing internships). The internship placements can be anywhere in the world, although we currently focusing on US-based partners. Information on industry and national laboratory partners is here with internship host expectations here.

The goal is for students to leave the 15-month program with minimal to no debt from their MS studies, an exciting job, and the foundation for a successful long-term career. Students who complete the MS program can also earn their PhD on an accelerated timeline either on the UO campus or at an industry or national laboratory partner, depending on career goals, with all the MS coursework satisfying the PhD coursework requirements in Chemistry.

Students in our program receive career-focused training and finish their degree in a paid internship with one of more than 40 industry partners in electrochemical science and technology. We just welcomed our 100^th graduate student this fall, and the program has proven to be an effective path for scientists and engineers looking to launch a career in clean energy (batteries, hydrogen, fuel cells) or advanced manufacturing (semiconductors, plating, metals production), with a greater than 98% placement of students who complete the classes.

As always, we’d be delighted to see some students from PLU in our applicants for the class of 2026, to begin classes this September. We can waive the application for qualified applicants. If interested they should send an unofficial transcript and resume to electrochemistry@uoregon.edu.

Application deadline is February 15, 2025.

Full details available here: https://electrochemistry.uoregon.edu/masters-internship-program-flyer/