About the role#
The Materials Science Division is hiring graduate interns for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship located in Livermore, California. You will gain practical research experience while contributing to projects in fields such as organic and inorganic synthesis, analytical chemistry, computational materials science, actinide materials, and metallurgy.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research in your assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
- Collaborate with scientists on projects involving laboratory work, computation, or data analysis.
- Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity.
- Provide advanced technical support to scientists for research and development projects.
- Present your findings through presentations or poster sessions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a graduate student in good standing or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, computational chemistry, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated academic achievement and the ability to apply scientific principles to solve technical problems.
- Experience working with personal computers, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Eligibility to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the NDAA.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $6,752 to $8,201 monthly, based on a step structure determined by your most recent completed academic year.
- Note: Selected candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Access to certain areas may involve restrictions on personal mobile devices.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a government research facility based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1952, it operates as part of the National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy. The laboratory employs nearly 10,000 people and focuses on research in physics, engineering, chemistry, and mathematics. Its work supports national security through programs in defense, energy, and environmental science.
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