Graduate 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 Graduate Student (GRA) Program offers paid summer and year-round internships for graduate 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.

Examples of LANL projects in Physical Science include, but are not limited to:

• Modeling and laboratory experiments related to the long-term storage of high-level nuclear waste in a salt repository;
• Low-Density plasma modeling utilizing Maxwellian and non-Maxwellian electron energy distributions;
• Application of fluid dynamics modeling techniques to develop and refine simulations for physical systems such as stars, planets, Earth's climate, as well as engineered systems;
• Ultrafast optical experiments involving quantum materials;
• Using uncertainty quantification methods to improve full-scale models of new carbon capture technologies;
• Modeling neutron scattering and yield within systems involving extreme temperature and pressure conditions;
• Theoretical studies and modeling of actinide chemistry under a variety of physical conditions; and
• Using neutrinos and neutrons to probe the fundamental laws that govern the evolution of the universe.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree 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 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)

• Computer programming in support of scientific data acquisition or analysis;
• Experimental techniques currently used within your selected 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.

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.

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…