About the role#
This internship connects undergraduate ROTC students with research projects at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. You will work on national security initiatives including laser technology, stockpile stewardship, high-performance computing, and non-proliferation. Projects are assigned based on discussions between you and your supervising researchers.
What you'll do#
- Perform technical assignments of varying complexity.
- Provide support to scientists on research and development projects.
- Conduct research and experiments under limited supervision.
- Collect, analyze, and document data.
- Present your findings through reports, presentations, or poster sessions.
- Attend ROTC program lectures and workshops.
What you'll need#
- Active status as an ROTC member.
- Enrollment as an undergraduate student in good standing.
- Pursuit of a degree in physics, engineering, computer science, political science, or biology.
- Ability to apply basic scientific or engineering principles to technical problems.
- Experience with personal computers and software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Eligibility to access the laboratory per Section 3112 of the NDAA.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, as is knowledge of computer science software.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid position.
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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