Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Power Sources R&D, Hybrid

We are seeking a year-round graduate intern to conduct experimental electrochemical materials science R&D for energy storage research. If you are passionate about research in these areas, consider this opportunity to become an intern, where you will collaborate with accomplished scientists and use industry-leading equipment and facilities. In addition, this position will also help execute our mission through supporting our operations team and coordinating with group across the power sources technology group to conduct their research.

• Assist with conducting experiments utilizing next generation energy storage materials.
• Organize and collect data to help make conclusions that will inform our research programs.
• Assist with operations of our laboratories, including planning, safety, and maintenance.
• Work in a collaborative research team to grow in your knowledge of batteries, electrochemistry, and scientific research.

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).).

• 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
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

• Hands‑on laboratory experience (coursework or research/employment).
• Experience in electrochemical testing and methods
• Experience in solid electrolytes for batteries
• Experience with Thermal Analysis Equipment (e.g. Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
• Experience with Spectroscopic Characterization Techniques
• Proficiency in coding for data analysis (e.g. MATLAB or Python)
• Proficiency with glovebox operation
• Experience working in hazardous laboratory operations and ES&H processes to ensure safe conditions.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

The Power Sources Technology Groups Research and Development Department develops primary and rechargeable lithium batteries, hybrid power sources, and double layer capacitors for our customers in the DOE, the military, industry, and other Sandia organizations. The department endeavors to build on a leadership position in developing lithium batteries for energy and defense applications. In collaboration with others, we develop new power source concepts and materials leading to component development for specific applications.

Our battery safety research and abuse testing laboratories are state‑of‑the‑art and help us understand battery failures and lead our engineering efforts to produce abuse tolerant systems for nuclear weapons and other defense and consumer applications that include electric and hybrid‑electric vehicles. To accomplish these missions, department personnel perform applied research, engineering design, hardware development, cell prototyping and fabrication, safety evaluation, and testing.

Our personnel also partner with industrial battery manufacturers and other government agencies to develop prototype and final battery hardware.

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