Seaborg Institute Nuclear Science and Security Graduate Student Intern - Summer 2024

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Nov 5, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 09
Summer Internship
Science
Los Angeles

Requirements

Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, chemistry, geology and geochemistry, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, environmental sciences or a related field.
Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
Ability to conduct research and present and communicate concepts and ideas including research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
Academic achievement in a scientific or engineering curriculum.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in operating personal computer to translate and report scientific data.
Qualifications We Desire:
GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members to provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of actinide and materials science, radiochemistry, isotopic analysis, radiation detection, nuclear engineering, or other related fields.
Under limited direction and supervision will conduct research in assigned area.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
Present/communicate results to research group.
Perform technical assignments of an advanced degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
Attend relevant seminars.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Science and technology on a mission

Science & Healthcare

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1952

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."