Research and Development Co-op - Optical Communications - Spring/Summer 2025 **Date:** Dec 19, 2024 **Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 66128 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. **Scope of Position** The co-op will support the development of glass materials and processes that deliver optical fiber solutions with industry-leading optical properties and distinct advantage. The co-op will conduct experiments, design test plans and explore new ways to achieve desired material attributes. In addition to experimentation, the co-op will be responsible for interpretation of experimental data; comparing with literature results; and writing and presenting a final technical report. **Day-to-Day Responsibilities** The co-op will oversee performing suitable background literature searches and executing a project plan. + Provide technical expertise to optical fiber process development projects to increase Corning’s capabilities. + Problem solving through advanced technical knowledge of process and property relations, and empirical and modeling data analysis to develop novel designs and to improve product performance + Learn new techniques and methods as needed to support the project objectives + Assist in the design of experiments, communicate observations, perform related measurements, collect, and summarize data + Document the results of the research by the end of the summer and give a final presentation of project outputs. **Experiences/Education - Required** + Pursuing PhD in Ceramic Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline. + Ability to develop a hypothesis and an experimental plan to test + Ability to build relationships and interact with team + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information + Experience working in a research lab and report writing + Must be available during Spring and Summer 2025 with a graduation date of August 2025 or later + Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity. + Be willing to work at the posted job location(s) **Desired Skills** + State-of-the-art optical fiber technologies (commercial fibers as well as new advanced technologies such as multi-core fiber, hollow-core fiber etc.) + Key optical fiber attributes and relevant design and process parameters that influence them + Mechanical testing **This position supports immigration sponsorship.** ​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Corning