Graduate Student Internship
- Req. Number: IRC135032
- Organization : EES-15/Analytical Earth Science
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program is an educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while pursuing a graduate degree. Students are able to work with professionals in a variety of career fields while using state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and instrumentation. We offer competitive compensation and value the contributions of all team members. Be a part of our very important national security mission by joining the Laboratory today!
The RadGeochemistry team at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for Graduate Student Intern positions. Los Alamos National Laboratory solves problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns, and enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. You will be joining a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working at the forefront of problems related to energy and national security. You will be involved in projects focused on the study of actinide transport in the environment, high temperature thermodynamics of aqueous and solid species/minerals containing actinides or critical metals, development of models for natural critical material ore formation and critical material extraction technologies, development of technologies for in situ mining, collecting data required for safety assessment of nuclear waste repositories, and national security-related projects. Tasks will include performing hands-on experiments with nuclear materials; testing and development of experimental protocols; collecting data using in-house designed experimental systems; data analyses and data management; publishing papers, presenting at the conferences and assisting with technical reports.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree and acceptance into a graduate degree program. Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 is required.
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: To apply, please submit an online application including your resume, transcripts, and a cover letter that outlines your background and expertise related to this position and its requirements. Applicants are not expected to meet all desired qualifications; we encourage anyone who meets the minimum requirements to apply. Please contact Artas Migdissov (artas@lanl.gov) if you have any questions about the position or research opportunities.
Where You Will Work
Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. Our generous benefits package includes:
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/index.php
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.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:
How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program is an educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while pursuing a graduate degree. Students are able to work with professionals in a variety of career fields while using state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and instrumentation. We offer competitive compensation and value the contributions of all team members. Be a part of our very important national security mission by joining the Laboratory today!
The RadGeochemistry team at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for Graduate Student Intern positions. Los Alamos National Laboratory solves problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns, and enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. You will be joining a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working at the forefront of problems related to energy and national security. You will be involved in projects focused on the study of actinide transport in the environment, high temperature thermodynamics of aqueous and solid species/minerals containing actinides or critical metals, development of models for natural critical material ore formation and critical material extraction technologies, development of technologies for in situ mining, collecting data required for safety assessment of nuclear waste repositories, and national security-related projects. Tasks will include performing hands-on experiments with nuclear materials; testing and development of experimental protocols; collecting data using in-house designed experimental systems; data analyses and data management; publishing papers, presenting at the conferences and assisting with technical reports.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Basic skills for safe operation in chemical and experimental laboratories
- Willingness to learn the basics of spectroscopic techniques and development of custom experimental tools
- Strong technical communication skills, as demonstrated by technical presentations, reports, thesis, and/or scientific publications
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse interdisciplinary research team
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with spectroscopy techniques such as absorbance spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, or IR spectroscopy
- Experience with basic characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, ICP-MS, Chromatography, X-ray diffraction, etc.)
- Experience with high temperature hydrothermal experimental techniques
- Experience with geochemical thermodynamic modeling
- Experience with data management and processing
Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree and acceptance into a graduate degree program. Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 is required.
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: To apply, please submit an online application including your resume, transcripts, and a cover letter that outlines your background and expertise related to this position and its requirements. Applicants are not expected to meet all desired qualifications; we encourage anyone who meets the minimum requirements to apply. Please contact Artas Migdissov (artas@lanl.gov) if you have any questions about the position or research opportunities.
Where You Will Work
Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. 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)
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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/index.php
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.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
- Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
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Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:
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