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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 1 day ago

MSIPP-EM PhD Intern - Chemistry in Complex Environments

Richland, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$24.04/hr - $36.06/hr

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on solving complex scientific problems. They are seeking a PhD intern to join their MSIPP-EM Summer Internship Program, where the intern will conduct research related to the cleanup of the Hanford Site and explore chemical phenomena in radioactive environments.

Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and conduct experiments to determine how co‑dissolved species (phosphate, nitrate, nitrite) affect gibbsite solubility under tank waste-relevant conditions

Use PNNL’s experimental tools (e.g., vibrational spectroscopy, X‑ray diffraction, optical microscopy) to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and contribute to documentation and manuscript preparation

Qualification

SpectroscopyX-ray diffractionRedox chemistryData analysis toolsNuclear chemistryElectrochemistryGeochemistryComplex solution chemistryHigh-pH solutionsMATLABPythonExcelOrigin

Required

Candidates must be currently enrolled/matriculated in a PhD program at an accredited college

Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required

Preferred

Currently enrolled in a minority serving institution working towards a science, technology, or mathematics (STEM) degree

Prior laboratory experience in any of the following areas: Spectroscopy (e.g., IR, Raman, UV-Vis), X‑ray diffraction or other structural characterization techniques, Redox chemistry or electrochemistry, High‑pH or highly concentrated electrolyte solutions

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Origin, Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Previous research in nuclear chemistry, radioactive waste management, geochemistry, or complex solution chemistry