Physics and Chemistry of Materials Undergraduate Student

What You Will Do

The T-1 group is seeking qualified candidates to hire as undergraduate Students to work within our research teams. This is an educational opportunity for the selected candidates to contribute to cutting‑edge scientific research and to learn new skills and areas. Selected students must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 on their undergraduate work. Typical summer internship is 10‑12 weeks.

Selected candidates will be paired with a mentoring team and will work closely with one of the scientific teams within T‑1.

T‑Division provides a unique and engaging environment that fosters multi‑disciplinary collaborations to support the laboratory's strategic basic research and national security missions.

The Physics and Chemistry of Materials group (T‑1) seeks to understand how basic forces operating at the atomic level manifest themselves in the properties of matter at the macroscopic level. The group maintains theory, modeling and simulation capabilities in a broad set of materials‑related areas. Current activities in the group include research in atoms, molecules, solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. Our goal is to provide innovative and creative solutions needed to solve technical problems across the Laboratory's missions, including energy security, stockpile stewardship, and global threat reduction.

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related field
• A minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA
• Familiarity with the usage of scientific software packages and how to perform analytical calculations
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
• Desire to learn new things and openness to work on different projects

• Familiarity with scientific research methods and data demonstrated by completed coursework in the natural sciences;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context.

Education / Experience: Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, engineering, physics, or a related field.

Work Location: 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.

A resume and current transcript, showing the above requirements, is required.

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)

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.

No Clearance:
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.

New‑Employment Drug Test:
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