Undergraduate or Graduate Internship Critical Material Enabling Analysis

Job Overview

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, Colorado, invites applications for a Graduate or Post‑Graduate Internship on the Integrated Modeling and Economic Analysis (IMEA) team within the Strategic Energy Analysis and Decision Science (SEADS) Directorate. The role is a one‑year appointment focusing on critical material production technologies, economic and sustainability analyses, and data collection for the METALLIC project.

• Develop conceptual process designs and conduct economic and sustainability analyses of conversion technologies for critical materials.
• Use life cycle assessment (LCA) methods and access/retrieve data from LCI databases (e.g., US Federal Data Commons, Ecoinvent).
• Collect supply‑chain data and incorporate insights into critical‑mineral and manufacturing‑location analyses.
• Support the METALLIC project enabling activity team over the internship term.

• Currently enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program, or graduated within the past 12 months.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Python coding knowledge.
• Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or PRIMO.

• Demonstrated experience in process and design engineering, scale‑up, costing, and TEA methodologies.
• Knowledge of LCI databases and supply‑chain analysis.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, mechanical, or process engineering.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
• Sick leave as required by law.

The application window is up to 30 days and may be extended. Applicants must submit transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a cover letter and resume for each position applied to. The position offers an annual salary range of $51,200–$81,900 for a 40‑hour work week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.