Los Alamos National Laboratory Internship Opportunities
Los Alamos National Laboratory has undergraduate internship opportunities for Math and Data Science majors in its various laboratory groups.
IRC132476 - Physical Sciences (UGS)
What You Will Do
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.
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;
- 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 ChemCam 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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
- 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). Entering college freshmen must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an undergraduate degree program.
- Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Desired Skills
Student selected for UGS internships in Physical Sciences 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 an 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.
Please visit https://lanl.jobs/Search/JobDetails/physical-sciences-undergraduate-internship-program/1e128fff-27fc-49a9-8e15-69d5c68b8d9e to learn more and to apply! The application and required documents must be submitted by February 14, 2025.