Short-term Graduate Student Intern

** What You Will Do*
* This internship is meant to bridge the knowledge gap between experimentalists with program managers to broaden a graduate students' future outlook beyond the postdoctoral researcher or scientist role. Additionally, overlap between production mission and global security mission can help provide a broader background for prospective careers within Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Project/work plan description:
Work with a group comprised of a LANL scientist and several postdocs to share understanding of needs for a stronger production mission as well as areas to address global security knowledge gaps. This will involve working with program managers and scientists; this includes both technical work such as synthesis and spectroscopy as well as program management aspects.

Expected duration of the internship: 4-6 weeks to occur in late summer to early fall;

Final date to receive applications for best consideration:  July 31st, 2026.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program Chemistry or related physical science degree, such as Chemistry Engineer;

+ Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in an accredited degree-granting program (or international equivalent);

+ Entering graduate students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program;

+ Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent);

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* Students selected for GRA internships are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:

+ Desire to understand the program manager role and their interaction with scientists;

+ Knowledgeable of the LANL's production mission and/or global security mission;

+ Laboratory experience demonstrating 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 complex social and organizational setting.

** Work Environment:*
* Work Location:

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

** Note to Applicants:*
* Contact:
Aaron Tondreau and/or Dan Meininger

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 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)

** 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.

** New-Employment Drug Test:
** The Laboratory requires successful…