Summer High School Research Intern- Battery Modeling

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system;

and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.

The Energy Processes and Materials Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, creates and delivers real world solutions that support the Department of Energy’s goals for national energy security. We deliver new technologies that connect fundamental science to applications in areas such as energy storage, advanced materials manufacturing, applied catalysis, advanced separations, biomass conversions, carbon capture and utilization, and hydrogen production and storage.

We employ a systems perspective that includes discovery, technology development, and scale‑up as well as economic, regulatory, and market acceptance issues necessary for successful technology commercialization.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a high school student for the Summer High School Research Internship (HSRI). This internship provides an opportunity for students interested in preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) to work during the summer with a scientist/mentor in a specified research area. Summer HSRI is a 10‑week program, estimated based on start date;

the anticipated start date for summer cohort will June 16, 2026.

Due to the nature of this program, applicants must be currently enrolled in a local Tri‑Cities, WA area high school. This internship is designed to be onsite and requires interns to work in person at our Richland, WA location to support hands‑on learning and collaboration.

How to apply

To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:

• Step 1:
  Upload Resume or CV in “Resume” section only (note:
  If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
• Step 2:
  Upload a Cover Letter separately in “Additional Documents” section of the application. Please name the file of the Cover Letter _Summer_HSRI _Battery Modeling

If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 3:59 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application
• Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed at least one of high school math:
  Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre‑Calculus or Statistics;
• Experiences in one of program language:
  Python, Java, or Java Script

Not Applicable.

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

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