Advanced time-resolved spectroscopy undergraduate student

What You Will Do

We are seeking an outstanding undergraduate student to join our team at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) to develop an advanced time‑resolved spectroscopy platform and related control systems. The candidate will primarily be involved in the hands‑on development of a structured light supercontinuum spectroscopy system and will have the opportunity to use this system to explore quantum material dynamics with graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or a similar programming language; exposure to undergraduate/graduate level coursework in quantum mechanics and/or optics.

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field.
• Currently enrolled (≥12 semester credit hours or full‑time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate‑degree‑granting program (or international equivalent).
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• First‑year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation in an accredited undergraduate program.

The work location for this position is onsite 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 Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes LANL.

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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; free basic life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; an award‑winning 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annually; tuition assistance; flexible schedules and time off; onsite gyms and wellness programs;

and extensive relocation packages.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

The position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.

Successful applicants must complete a new‑employment drug test. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law; a positive test may result in termination.

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs. If not, they may only apply with documented approval of their division leader.

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA under Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals are subject to DOE Order 142.3A.

Apply online on the LANL jobs site. Qualified candidates may also email a copy of their CV and cover letter to Prashant Padmanabhan (prashpad).