NSIP PhD Intern - Nuclear, Chemistry & Biological Technology

Full-time - Intern

Seattle, WA

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 counter-terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, contributing to the lab'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 fundamental and applied research in analytical chemistry and instrumentation.
• Develop integrated experimental and data analytics techniques for threat detection.
• Research and analyze nuclear materials and processes.
• Contribute to the design and development of advanced nuclear reactors and systems.
• Support the development of sensitive radiation detection systems.

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, mechanical engineering, microbiology, nuclear engineering, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear physics, radiochemistry, software engineering, technology assessment, data analytics, and terrorism.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• 401k savings plan
• Company funded pension plan