About the role#
This internship supports the Physical Process Science and Realization team at Idaho National Laboratory. You will contribute to the development of computational tools and digital models designed for biomass feedstock preprocessing and handling systems. The team focuses on identifying engineering solutions to improve process reliability, throughput, and energy efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to analyze how feedstock properties influence material behavior, processing performance, and product quality.
- Support project activities including scientific software development, data processing, and visualization.
- Work on physics-based simulations, machine learning tasks, or the analysis of scientific images and experimental data.
- Match project assignments to your technical background, skills, and professional interests.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate program in computer science, software engineering, data science, mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical engineering, or applied mathematics.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Experience operating EFAS or similar sintering systems.
- Submission of a current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and a current class schedule.
- Preferred experience includes developing and maintaining research tools using Python, applying machine-learning algorithms, using computational modeling tools like DEM or CFD, and analyzing scientific images or experimental datasets.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9x80 work schedule.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid internship with rates varying by degree level. Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.
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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