Physics Internship: Post Bachelors

What You Will Do

Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. This position provides mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. This position provides mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

• DARHT accelerator operations training
• Performing laboratory experiments and analysis
• Electron beam transport code modeling
• Ultrafast optical experiments involving electron beams.
• Modeling of electron and gamma interaction with matter.

• BA or BS in Physics.
• Must have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• US Citizenship
• Must have obtained the degree within three academic years of the date of hire.
• Cannot be accepted into a graduate program.

BA or BS in Physics with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

• Computer programming in support of scientific data acquisition or analysis.
• Experimental techniques currently used within your selected scientific field(s).
• Laboratory experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context; and
• Commitment to achieving results in a collaboration with others group members.

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

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.

For full consideration all applicants must submit a resume with accompanying cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications and applicable desired qualifications.

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)

- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements
* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements:
  To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited…