Post-Bachelor's Intern

** What You Will Do*
* ** As a part of the Fire and Implications for Resilient Environments (FIRE) Team within the Earth and Environmental Science Division, you will be supporting wildland fire modeling projects using R&D 100 winning tools: FIRETEC and QUIC-Fire. This role is focused on supporting numerous wildland fire projects. Your responsibilities include:*
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** Support the development, testing, and distribution of QUIC-Fire and its graphical user interface*
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** Feature development*
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** Debugging*
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** Maintain and support user community*
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** Collaborate closely with internal and external scientist, researchers, and technicians*
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** Run fire and disturbance simulations for ongoing projects*
* ** Expected duration: 24-months*
* ** Final date to receive applications for best consideration:
May 1st 2026*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Background in CS, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields

+ Programming experience

+ Python, Conda, Git a plus

+ Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Experience with technical writing or documentation

+ Contribute to a healthy and inclusive work environment

Education/

Experience:

+ Must have earned an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years in an appropriate field

+ Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible to learn new areas of research as needed

+ Graphical user interface development experience

+ GIS experience

+ Basic understanding of wildland fire dynamics

+ Computational modeling experience

+ HPC experience

+ Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (usually requires US citizenship)

Work Location:

Onsite/Hybrid:
This position is located in Los Alamos, NM with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be regularly required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. Some interns may work a 9/80 schedule at the discretion of management and in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Note to Applicants:
Contact:
Julia Oliveto, joliveto

** Required Application Materials:*
* + 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.

** Where You Will Work*
* Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

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)

** Additional Details*
* Directive 206.2 - 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.

No Clearance:  Position does not require a security clearance.  Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.  Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession…