Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Photovoltaics & Materials Tech, Hybrid

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We are seeking a graduate level student intern to assist in research related to PV performance modeling, data analysis, and analytics. The successful candidate will support in the development and evaluation of models and analytical methods for understanding and improving PV system performance. Research applications may include terrestrial PV, performance modeling, analysis of measured PV and environmental data, model validation and benchmarking, uncertainty analysis, performance metrics, and operational analytics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in numerical modeling, data analysis, and experience with open-source software development.

• Research algorithms for predicting the performance of solar power systems, or for analysis of renewable energy system data
• Develop and contribute to open-source software libraries for modeling and analysis of renewable energy systems
• Develop unit tests using continuous integration services and prepare software documentation
• Prepare and document datasets for publication, including quality assessments and validation
• Prepare scientific publications and presentations

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

• Strong programming and scientific computing skills, preferably in Python.
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as PV, energy systems, computational modeling, data science, artificial intelligence, time-series analysis, or O&M analytics.
• Ability to communicate research through publications, presentations, or other technical outputs.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new technical areas and work effectively in collaborative research environments.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

The Photovoltaics and Materials Technology (PMT) department develops and validates materials and technologies that improve the performance, reliability, and safety of photovoltaic systems for energy and national security applications. Sandia focuses on emerging PV technologies and collaborates with dozens of companies and universities to develop and test new module architectures, tracking systems, integrated power electronics, encapsulants, and specialized coatings. We also develop materials, such as thermally stable polymers, electrodes, and electrolytes for advanced batteries and other applications.

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