About the role#
This internship supports the Human Factors and Reliability team in researching workforce adoption of AI and other technological innovations within the nuclear industry. You will examine the association between innovation readiness and technology adoption, focusing on how organizational culture impacts these dynamics. The project involves evaluating adoption progress 6-12 months after an initial assessment to understand barriers to change.
What you'll do#
- Identify specific innovation culture factors that influence the speed and depth of technology adoption.
- Develop indicators of adoption disengagement to serve as early intervention targets, including AI-specific workforce signals.
- Establish tailored adoption recommendations for site leadership.
- Support the broader goal of enabling stakeholders to realize the potential of new technologies.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in a Doctorate degree program in Human Factors, Human Systems Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to provide a current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and a current class schedule with credit count.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- The team follows a 9x80 work schedule.
- This is a paid internship for Summer 2027.
- Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and lift up to 35 pounds.
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns, and paid holiday time off is provided.
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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