Undergraduate and Graduating High School Senior Internship - Physical Sciences

Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the world's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. The Physical Sciences Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program offers paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduate students in a variety of Physical Science disciplines. The program provides mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

• Modeling and laboratory experiments related to the long-term storage of high-level nuclear waste in a salt repository;
• Automated ultrasound data acquisition and analysis;
• Using neutrinos and neutrons to probe the fundamental laws that govern the evolution of the universe;
• Modeling complex fluid dynamics in a variety of physical settings;
• Ultrafast optical experiments involving quantum materials;
• Analysis of data acquired using the Chem Cam instrument currently deployed on the NASA Curiosity rover;
• Modeling neutron scattering and yield within systems involving extreme temperature and pressure conditions; and
• Using biophysical techniques to interrogate soft matter nanoscale structures.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in any Physical Science discipline. Examples of physical science disciplines in greatest demand include:
  Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geology, Geophysics, Materials, and Physics.
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in an accredited degree program (or international equivalent).
• Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program.
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Students selected for internships are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
Computer programming in support of scientific data acquisition or analysis;

• Experimental techniques currently used within your selected specific scientific field(s);
• 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.

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

When applying, candidates must attach a resume, personal statement (not to exceed one page), and their most recent transcripts (or evidence of having accepted an offer of admission if transcript is unavailable). Personal statements are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most notable achievements and accomplishments. It should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.

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

The application is NOT complete without the 3 documents. Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents will not be considered for employment.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and most hiring decisions will have been made by mid-February 2027 for the summer.

The application and required documents must be submitted by February 19, 2027.

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