About the role#
The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory is hiring undergraduate students to join our research teams. We offer an educational environment where you will contribute to scientific research and develop new skills. Most students participate for a 10-12 week period during the summer. You will be paired with a mentoring team to support the laboratory's strategic research and national security missions.
What you'll do#
- Work closely with one of the scientific teams within T-5.
- Perform analytical calculations.
- Contribute to scientific research across topics like fusion science, space plasma science, numerical analysis, and computational imaging.
- Model critical infrastructure, such as gas pipelines and electrical grids.
- Develop novel algorithms and explore artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Associates or Bachelor's degree program in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum 2.75 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.
- Ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
- A desire to learn new things and openness to work on different projects.
- Ability to independently learn the usage of scientific software packages.
- Experience in one or more of the following: applied scientific computing research, numerical analysis, algorithm development, linear and nonlinear partial differential equations, scientific and computational imaging, network analysis, optimization, control, critical infrastructure, or artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This is a paid, full-time internship opportunity.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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