About the role#
The Lee Teng Undergraduate Fellowship is a 10-week paid summer program focused on accelerator science and technology. You will work on a mentored research project alongside a physicist or engineer at Argonne National Laboratory. The program includes guidance on graduate school applications and provides exposure to the broader field of accelerator research.
What you'll do#
- Participate in research projects in accelerator science and technology.
- Work under the guidance of an assigned mentor.
- Write a formal paper detailing your summer research findings.
- Deliver a presentation on your project at the end of the term.
- Engage in activities to prepare for graduate school applications.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore or junior at an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated interest in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or computing and control systems.
- Ability to provide two letters of recommendation.
- Must be at least 18 years old by the start of the program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Lemont, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Pay range: $19.22 to $45.54 per hour.
About Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory is a science and engineering research facility located in Lemont, Illinois. Founded in 1946, it operates under the U.S. Department of Energy. The laboratory employs over 5,000 people and manages an annual budget of approximately $1 billion. Its work spans energy, technology, and national security research.
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