Physics and Chemistry of Materials Undergraduate Student

Overview

The T-1 group is seeking qualified candidates to hire as undergraduate Students to work within our research teams. This is an educational opportunity 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.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• 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

Desired

Qualifications:

• 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

Onsite location 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, certain foreign nationals may be restricted from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories. A resume and current transcript showing the above requirements is required.

The T-1 group seeks undergraduate students to contribute to cutting-edge science within our research teams. You will be paired with a mentoring team and work closely with one of the scientific teams within T-1.

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: The laboratory requires a new-employment drug test and maintains a policy that includes random drug testing. Federal law supersedes state laws regarding marijuana.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories as described in applicable laws. The Laboratory is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for applicants during the hiring process. To request an accommodation, please contact the provided channels in the candidate notice.