Los Alamos National Laboratory · 8 hours ago
Undergraduate Internship - Earth and Environmental Science
Los Alamos, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternLos Alamos National Laboratory is a world-leading institution that integrates geosciences, atmosphere, hydrology, ecology and data science to provide multidisciplinary Earth science solutions. The Earth and Environmental Science Undergraduate Student Program offers paid internships where students contribute to innovative solutions and collaborate on research projects in Earth science and data-driven disciplines.
Security
Responsibilities
Contributing to the development of innovative solutions to complex Earth science problems in global security, sustainable energy, analytical geochemistry, energy infrastructure and environmental change
Assisting in the development of critical assessments and knowledge to support national security missions and decisions
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement research projects
Participating in fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and data analysis to advance our understanding of the Earth system
Applying AI and ML techniques for Earth systems modeling, remote sensing, environmental data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, and predictive analytics
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in any Physical Science discipline. Examples of physical science disciplines in greatest demand include: Computational sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, Geology, Geophysics, Materials, and Physics
Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in an accredited degree program (or international equivalent)
Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an accredited undergraduate degree program
Preferred
Computer programming in support of scientific data acquisition or analysis
Experimental techniques currently used within your selected specific scientific field(s)
Laboratory experience demonstrating attention to detail and commitment to safety
Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context
Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting
Benefits
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)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Founded in 1943
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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