About the role#
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an intern to join the Physical Process Science and Realization team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site at our Idaho Falls campus to support the development of computational tools and digital models for biomass feedstock preprocessing and handling systems. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to identify engineering solutions that improve reliability, throughput, and energy efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Develop computational tools and digital models for biomass feedstock.
- Collaborate with team members to understand how feedstock properties influence material behavior, processing performance, and product quality.
- Assist with project activities such as scientific software development, physics-based simulation, and machine learning.
- Process and visualize experimental data or scientific images.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- A major in computer science, computer engineering, data science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or mathematics.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
- Ability to provide a current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and your current class schedule with credit count.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- The position is on-site and part-time.
- The team follows a 9x80 work schedule.
- This is a paid internship.
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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