Acoustics Graduate Research Assistant

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Full-time - Intern

Los Alamos, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join our world-class team of Earth Scientists! The National Security Earth Science Group (EES-17) in the Earth and Environmental Science (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking graduate research assistants in the area of acoustics to join us in our efforts to meet the nation's earth science, environmental science, energy development, and national security challenges. In particular, we are searching for applicants with backgrounds in acoustics research, numerical modeling, machine learning applied to acoustics, and experimental knowledge applicable to acoustics measurements. As a researcher in our group, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will take an active role in theory/algorithm development, experimental design and execution, and numerical modeling. Examples of research topics include, but are not limited to the following: acoustic sensor development, machine learning for acoustic signal processing, and acoustic modeling for sensor physics and improvements. This position will involve collecting data in an acoustic laboratory, performing signal processing, and modeling the acoustic response of materials.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the area of acoustics research.
• Engage in theory and algorithm development related to acoustics.
• Design and execute experiments in an acoustic laboratory.
• Perform numerical modeling and signal processing for acoustic applications.
• Collect and analyze data related to acoustic measurements.

Requirements

• Familiarity with coding in languages like C/C++, Fortran, Python, Matlab, etc.
• Experience in numerical modeling, experimentation, and signal processing.
• Motivation to succeed in an independent work environment.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills to interact with a multidisciplinary team.
• Currently enrolled in or admitted to a relevant graduate degree program.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Nice-to-haves

• A background in acoustics or wave physics.
• Familiarity with acoustic experiments and data collection.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) with 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).