Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Summer High School Research Intern - Surface Mass Spectrometry Data Analysis
Richland, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.13/hr - $23.08/hrPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and innovation. They are seeking a high school student for a summer research internship that involves analyzing data from advanced surface characterization techniques to understand chemical changes on surfaces.
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Responsibilities
The high school intern will focus on analysis of the data generated from advanced surface characterization techniques, including Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), to understand chemical changes occurring on aluminide and stainless-steel surfaces
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application
Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing)
Preferred
Basic knowledge of mass spectrometry, particularly secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)
Understanding of Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) data analysis
Completion of basic coursework in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, and/or Engineering
Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with common data analysis tools, such as: MATLAB, Origin, Python
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Company funded pension plan
401k savings plan
Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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US Department of Energy
2022-07-14Grant
2018-07-16Grant
Leadership Team
Allison Campbell
Associate Laboratory Director for Earth and Biological Sciences
Deborah Gracio
Laboratory Director
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