About the role#
This internship supports the Advanced Technologies of Molten Salts group at the Materials and Fuels Complex. You will work on-site with a team focused on molten-salt chemistry, thermal property measurement, and materials characterization. The team follows a 4x10 work schedule. Start dates and total duration depend on specific project needs and your availability.
What you'll do#
- Assist with laboratory experiments.
- Analyze data collected during research activities.
- Prepare technical documentation.
- Support ongoing R&D projects within the group.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or master degree program at an accredited college or university.
- A major in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to meet the requirements of the DOE Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.
- Registration with the Selective Service System for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Submission of a current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and a current class schedule.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and use hands to handle materials or tools. You must be able to lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: Undergraduate interns earn between $26.94 and $32.41 per hour. Master interns earn between $35.34 and $37.73 per hour. Placement depends on your degree level and field.
- Benefits: Paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns. You may be eligible for course credit if approved by your university.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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