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About the position
The National Security Internship Program (NSIP) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) offers highly qualified students the opportunity to engage in research and development critical to national security, focusing on preventing and countering terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Interns will work in various focus areas, including applied radiation detection, analytical chemistry, nuclear engineering, and more, contributing to the advancement of technologies and methodologies that enhance national security.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research and development projects related to national security, energy, and science.
- Engage in applied research in areas such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives measurement.
- Collaborate with teams to develop and apply advanced technologies for threat detection and analysis.
- Contribute to projects that support the interdiction of nuclear materials and compliance with international treaties.
- Work in one of seven focus areas, including applied radiation detection and nuclear material processing.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program at an accredited college.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience or coursework in acoustics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, chemical engineering, computational chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, electrical engineering, forensic analysis, geospatial analysis, intelligence & security studies, nuclear engineering, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear physics, radiochemistry, software engineering, and data analytics.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- 401k savings plan
- Company funded pension plan
