ALDPS Post Bachelor Student
- Req. Number: IRC133470
- Organization : Associate Laboratory Director For Physical Sciences/ ALDPS
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Thompson, Larry Douglas
- Recruiter Email: larrydtho@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Come work with some of the best and brightest minds at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.
The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Physical Sciences (ALDPS) is seeking Post-Bachelor Students in a variety of Physical Sciences disciplines that includes engineering, physics, materials science, chemistry, robotics, computer science, and more.
Examples of projects in ALDPS include, but are not limited to:
This job posting will be used to identify Post-Bachelor Student candidates and match them to open student positions across the Physical Sciences Directorate at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Selected candidates may be placed into the following Divisions:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences related discipline, from an accredited institution with a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 within the last three years.
Desired Qualifications:
Student selected for Post-Bachelor Student positions in ALDPS are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most recent transcripts.
Important: Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, cover letter, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Cover letters are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most noteworthy achievements and accomplishments. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.
For questions contact: Brandon Ghiassi, Talent Program Manager, 505-927-5744 or bghiassi@lanl.gov
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and world. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants:Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity:Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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Come work with some of the best and brightest minds at one of the World's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.
The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Physical Sciences (ALDPS) is seeking Post-Bachelor Students in a variety of Physical Sciences disciplines that includes engineering, physics, materials science, chemistry, robotics, computer science, and more.
Examples of projects in ALDPS include, but are not limited to:
- Charged particle acceleration through controlled utilization of electromagnetic fields;
- Supporting National Security missions involving radiographic imaging, remote measurements of electromagnetic signatures, sources of directed energy (for probes and defeat), and development of new capabilities such as radiation therapy and irradiation/sterilization of materials;
- Discovering materials and exploring their properties and developing new characterization tools and practical applications of materials;
- Deliver core materials science, technology, and hardware essential to ensure weapons materials performance;
- Analysis of data acquired using the ChemCam instrument currently deployed on the NASA Curiosity rover;
- Modeling neutron scattering and yield within systems involving extreme temperature and pressure conditions;
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments that challenge, improve, and validate our understanding of fundamental physics;
- Manufacturing science related to nuclear weapons, nuclear fuels, ferrous alloys, refractory metals, and a variety of non-metallic materials;
This job posting will be used to identify Post-Bachelor Student candidates and match them to open student positions across the Physical Sciences Directorate at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Selected candidates may be placed into the following Divisions:
- AOT | Accelerator Operations and Technology Division
- LANSCE-FO | Los Alamos Neutron Science Center Facility Operations
- MPA | Materials Physics and Applications Division
- MST | Materials Science and Technology Division
- P-Division | Physics Division
- Sigma | Manufacturing Science Division
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences related discipline, from an accredited institution with a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 within the last three years.
Desired Qualifications:
Student selected for Post-Bachelor Student positions in ALDPS are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
- Laboratory experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional and scientific context;
- Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting;
- Advanced knowledge utilizing various computer systems and software; and
- Innovative thinker who can find unique solutions to complex issues that may arise.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most recent transcripts.
Important: Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, cover letter, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Cover letters are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most noteworthy achievements and accomplishments. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.
For questions contact: Brandon Ghiassi, Talent Program Manager, 505-927-5744 or bghiassi@lanl.gov
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and world. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants:Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity:Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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