Materials and Chemistry Institute; MaCI) Graduate Intern - Summer

• Intern
• Organization:
  Physical and Life Sciences
• Category:
  Students
• Job Code 2: 712.0 Intern Exempt
• Employee Referral Bonus:
  Not applicable
• Job Code 1: 705.2 Grad Student R&D/Technical
• Pre-Employment Drug Test:
  Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
• Pre-Placement Medical Exam:
  Not applicable
• Position Type:
  Student Intern
• Security Clearance:
  None/Position does not require US citizenship (assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation)

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have multiple openings for graduate students and for students who have received a bachelor’s or master’s degreeto engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals.

You will conduct research in the following scientific fields: organic/inorganic synthesis, analytical, computational, materials characterization, actinide materials, optical materials science; electrochemistry; materials chemistry and physics; computational chemistry and materials science; nanoscale materials synthesis and characterization and metallurgy. These positions are in Materials Science Division in the Materials and Chemistry Institute.

Final date to receive applications:
February 19, 2027

You will

• Workwith scientists on projects involving hands-on work in a laboratory, computation, or data analysis.
• Conduct research in assigned area, under limited direction and supervision.
• Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and providing advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
• Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
• Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or a related field.
• Demonstrated academic achievement in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or related field.
• Experience applying basic scientific principles to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications We Desire

• Broad knowledge of chemistry and materials.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Pay

$6,752 - $8,201 Monthly

This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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