National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Graduate Student Intern - Summer 2024

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jan 28

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Science
Livermore

Requirements

Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering, physics, or a related field.
Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience with tools associated to your field of study. For experimental work this can include data reduction and manipulation, image processing, computer-aided drafting, or similar; for theoretical/computational work this includes numerical methods and scientific programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
A sustained record of outstanding academic performance.
Ability to work full time for ten to twelve weeks during the summer months.
Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Prior experience in physics or engineering laboratory settings for experimental assignments and in cluster/high performance computing or plasma physics codes for computational assignments.
GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

Work alongside scientists doing work and research at onsite laser and nuclear facilities in the areas of advanced laser development, laser plasma interactions, hydrodynamics, material science, radiation physics and various advanced diagnostic systems.
Conduct research (experimental, theoretical, or modeling) in assigned area, under close supervision.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
Communicate research results: document work, present and discuss findings.
Attend relevant seminars and prepare a poster for the Student Intern Poster Symposium.
Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."