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Pacific Northwest National Laboratoryposted 3 months ago
$47,694 - $72,800/Yr
Full-time - Intern
Santa Fe, NM
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The NSIP PhD Intern position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on engaging students in research and development efforts critical to national security, particularly in the fields of nuclear, chemistry, and biological technologies. Interns will work on challenging problems related to the prevention and countering of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, contributing to the laboratory's mission of safeguarding national security through innovative research and technology.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research and development projects related to national security, energy, and science.
- Engage in applied radiation detection and measurement of radiological signatures.
- Conduct analytical chemistry and instrumentation research for trace element and radionuclide detection.
- Develop integrated experimental and data analytics techniques for chemical and biological signatures.
- Research nuclear materials, processes, and technologies in the Nuclear Material Processing Group.
- Contribute to nuclear engineering projects, including reactor design and safety analysis.
- Support the development of radiation detection systems for monitoring radioactive materials.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program at an accredited college.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in acoustics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, chemical engineering, computational chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, electrical engineering, forensic analysis, geospatial analysis, intelligence & security studies, material science, nuclear engineering, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear physics, radiochemistry, software engineering, and data analytics.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Company funded pension plan
- 401k savings plan
