About the role#
This internship provides graduate students with the opportunity to conduct discipline-focused research that supports extreme scale computing. You will work on projects related to computational science, numerical methods, mathematics, and computer science. The position lasts for 10 to 12 consecutive weeks and requires approximately 40 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers on research in your assigned area.
- Conduct research under minimal supervision.
- Collect and analyze data to support scientific objectives.
- Present your research outcomes through an oral or poster presentation.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at an accredited institution in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Active membership in the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV (PSAAP IV).
- Demonstrated academic achievement in your scientific curriculum.
- Experience applying advanced computational or mathematical principles to technical problems.
- Eligibility to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: Selected candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Certain work areas have restrictions on the use or possession of mobile and wireless 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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