About the role#
The Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Division offers a post-master's internship for recent graduates. You will work with a mentor on a project tailored to your skills and the current needs of the Laboratory. This role supports research across nuclear weapons programs, threat reduction, basic science, and institutional computing. You will have the opportunity to present your work and progress to colleagues throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a mentor on a technical project.
- Support projects in areas like nuclear weapons, threat reduction, or basic science.
- Present your findings and project progress to team members.
- Work within one of the CAI Division groups focused on computational physics, information sciences, statistics, or applied computer science.
What you'll need#
- An M.S. degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or a related field, completed within the past 3 years.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following: computational earth science, numerical analysis, plasma physics, astrophysics, computational physics, computational material science, computational radiation or particle transport, machine learning, statistics, or computer science.
- Strong leadership skills.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This role is open on a rolling basis.
- Please note that federal restrictions apply to citizens of certain countries regarding access to national security facilities.
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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