Graduate Student Internship - Engineered Materials; MST

What You Will Do

Come join some of the brightest minds at the most innovative R&D facility supporting our national security! The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program is an educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while pursuing a graduate degree. Students work with professionals in a variety of career fields while using state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and instrumentation. We offer competitive compensation and value the contributions of all team members.

Be a part of our very important national security mission by joining the Laboratory today!

The Engineered Materials Group (MST-7) provides multidisciplinary expertise in materials science ranging from polymers and foams to target fabrication and materials discovery. This expertise is focused on delivering technology solutions for national security missions. The group has great breadth and depth in many aspects of polymer science and engineering, such as a strong coatings capability, including physical and chemical vapor deposition, a suite of polymer additive manufacturing instrumentation, and extensive characterization and forensics capabilities.

In particular, MST-7 applies an extensive knowledge of chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering to study matter under various environmental and extreme conditions relevant to our customers. MST-7 is involved in many research programs, such as inertial confinement fusion, nuclear weapons programs, including core and enhanced surveillance, directed stockpile and lifetime extension programs, global security, homeland defense, and civilian applications of materials technologies.

MST-7 personnel include scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, and administrative support personnel, who team within the group and with other organizations to fulfill our various missions.

• Complete a minimum of 6 credit hours (or equivalent) of course work the quarter before hire and enroll in and complete at least 6 credit hours per quarter while working as a graduate intern.
• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
• Maintain a graduate cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 over the course of the program.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and uphold a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
• Ability to formulate and implement innovative approaches and solutions to problems.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" security clearance, typically requiring US citizenship.

• Familiarity with characterization and analytical techniques for polymers (such as DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, and NMR) and/or optical materials.
• Strong computer skills including experience with database management and/or simulations.
• Familiarity with synthesis and processing techniques for polymeric and/or optical materials.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree and acceptance into a graduate degree program. Cumulative graduate GPA of at least a 3.2 is required.
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 is required.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

• The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Expected internship duration is 9 months with opportunity for extension. 9/80 or 5/80 hourly schedules.

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

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