Graduate Student Intern - Space Remote Sensing and Data Science

** What You Will Do*
* This position is for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams on projects related to remote sensing, data science, image and signal processing, machine learning, and sensor data analysis. Responsibilities will be tailored to your background and interests, with opportunities to contribute to innovative research and development.

As a Graduate Research Assistant, you will be involved in advancing methods and technologies for collecting, processing, analyzing, and interpreting data from space, airborne, ground-based, and laboratory remote-sensing systems. Candidates should have broad technical skills and an interest in applying computational and analytical techniques to scientific challenges.

In this role, you may contribute to one or more of the following areas:

+ Developing and applying algorithms to process and analyze sensor data (including images, spectra, time series, or other types)

+ Using statistical, mathematical, or computational methods to address detection and characterization problems

+ Modeling sources, sensors, and measurement uncertainties

+ Analyzing and interpreting experimental or field-collected data

+ Contributing to the design or calibration of sensing systems and instruments

+ Communicating research findings through reports, presentations, publications, and teamwork

Duration of this position is at least one year, with the intent to support continued multi-year work.

** What You Need*
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Job Requirements:

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* ** Knowledge/Abilities:*
* + General experience in scientific computing, data analysis, or algorithm development

+ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate research results effectively

+ Demonstrated strong analytical problem-solving abilities to overcome technical challenges in remote sensing and data science challenges

** Education/

Experience:

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* + Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)

+ 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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* + Working familiarity with one or more areas such as image/signal processing, machine learning, statistical analysis, sensor systems, or scientific software

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Experience with programming languages or scientific computing tools

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Experience with experimental or field research, instrumentation, or data collection

** Work Environment*
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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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* Work Schedule:

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* Remote/Telework:
This position is a remote position. Interns working fully remotely may only work a 5/40 schedule. Interns may not work remotely from Hawaii, Minnesota, Santa Moncia, CA or San Francisco, CA. See Current Restrictions for more information.

** Note to Applicants:*
* 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 Detail*
* ** 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.

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