Sandia National Laboratories · 10 hours ago
Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Gas Phase Physical Chemistry, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a year round R&D Graduate Student Intern to join their team in the Gas Phase Physical Chemistry Department, where the intern will work on developing Python codes for high-performance computing and collaborate with other researchers.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work on the design, development, implementation, and testing of python codes for high-performance computing environments to generate and process high volumes of molecular data
Interact with other theorists and experimentalists in the department to maintain a collaborative environment
Work on the documentation of your work in the form of a report, manuscript, or internal presentation
Qualification
Required
Earned bachelor's degree
Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S
Preferred
Earned master's degree in chemistry, physics, or related area
Currently enrolled in an accredited Chemistry or Chemical Engineering program or related discipline
Good communication skills as evidenced by a record of publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at scientific conferences
Experience with computational research and technique development
Substantial experience with Python and HPC
Working experience with at least one leading quantum chemistry code
Experience in machine learning
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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