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Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program III Student Intern (PSAAP III)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Livermore

AI generated summary

  • You must be a graduate student in good standing in a relevant field, an active PSAAP III member, eligible for lab access, and have experience in computational science or math.
  • You will assist scientists in research, analyze data, present findings, and engage in professional development while working approximately 40 hours a week on assigned projects.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
  • Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related fields.
  • Must be an active member of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program III (PSAAP III).
  • Demonstrated academic achievement in scientific curriculum.
  • Experience applying advanced computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Scientists and Engineers doing research in assigned area.
  • Participate in research in assigned area, under minimal supervision.
  • Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
  • Make an oral or poster presentation on the outcome of their research activities.
  • Students should expect to spend approximately 40 hours a week working on their research projects or participating in the provided professional development opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship for the PSAAP III program?

The internship will run for 10-12 consecutive weeks.

Is a security clearance required for this position?

No security clearance is required; however, if your assignment lasts longer than 179 days within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.

Are there specific eligibility requirements to apply for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act and must be continuing college or university students in good standing pursuing a graduate degree in relevant fields.

Will interns have to give presentations about their research?

Yes, interns are required to make an oral or poster presentation on the outcome of their research activities.

Is there any requirement regarding drug testing for external applicants?

Yes, external applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana.

How many hours per week are interns expected to work?

Students should expect to spend approximately 40 hours a week working on their research projects or participating in professional development opportunities.

Are there benefits provided to interns?

Yes, interns will receive holiday pay, sick leave accrual, and individual 401(k) contributions.

Is it necessary to be an active member of the PSAAP III?

Yes, candidates must be active members of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program III to qualify for this internship.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay rate is set by the government program/agency and is not specified in the job description.

What kind of research will interns be involved in?

Interns will perform discipline-focused research in areas such as computational science, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields to support extreme scale computing in science and engineering applications.

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1952
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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."​