Post-Bachelor's Intern

What You Will Do

As part of the Fire and Implications for Resilient Environments (FIRE) team within the Earth and Environmental Science Division, you will support wildland fire modeling projects using R&D 100 winning tools: FIRETEC and QUIC-Fire. This role focuses on supporting numerous wildland fire projects.

• Support the development, testing, and distribution of QUIC-Fire and its graphical user interface
  • Feature development
  • Debugging
  • Maintain and support user community
• Collaborate closely with internal and external scientists, researchers, and technicians
• Run fire and disturbance simulations for ongoing projects

Expected duration: 24 months. Final date to receive applications for best consideration:
May 1st 2026.

• Background in CS, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields
• Programming experience
  • Python, Conda, Git – a plus
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with technical writing or documentation
• Contribution to a healthy and inclusive work environment

• Must have earned an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years in an appropriate field
• Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

• Ability to adapt to new project requirements and learn new areas of research as needed
• Graphical user interface development experience
• GIS experience
• Basic understanding of wildland fire dynamics
• Computational modeling experience
• HPC experience
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (usually requires US citizenship)

The position is located in Los Alamos, NM with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute. Reporting onsite will be regularly required. Hybrid arrangement is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. Some interns may work a 9/80 schedule at the discretion of management and in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook.

Contact:
Julia Oliveto, joliveto

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents, are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

• 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 required. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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