Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 15 hours ago
PhD Intern - Materials Scientist
Richland, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24.04/hr - $36.06/hrPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and technology. They are seeking a PhD Intern to assist in developing actinide processing capabilities and work with an interdisciplinary team to produce Pu oxide for identifying signatures associated with plutonium production.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supporting the development of actinide processing capability at PNNL
Broadening laboratory experiences as interest and project availability provide
Working effectively with an interdisciplinary team of researchers
Being self-motivated and having excellent communication skills
Multitasking and working both independently and in a team environment
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be currently enrolled/matriculated in a PhD program at an accredited college
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
Preferred
Pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related discipline
Demonstrates high competency in metallography including best practices for cutting and polishing
Possesses strong knowledge in several metal characterization methods including: visible-light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, electron back-scattered diffraction, x-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy, focused ion beam microscopy, and atom probe tomography
Detailed comprehension of physical metallurgy
The ideal candidate is safety-oriented, possesses good written and oral communication skills, and has demonstrated an ability to collaborate effectively
Preferred candidates will have a strong track record of demonstrating initiative, problem-solving, independent execution of routine research tasks, and ability to learn new concepts and research
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
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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