About the role#
This position offers hands-on technical experience and mentoring for recent graduates. You will work on a formalized plan that complements your academic background in physics. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
What you'll do#
- Train on DARHT accelerator operations.
- Perform laboratory experiments and data analysis.
- Model electron beam transport code.
- Conduct ultrafast optical experiments involving electron beams.
- Model the interaction of electrons and gamma rays with matter.
What you'll need#
- A BA or BS in Physics obtained within the last three academic years.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- US Citizenship.
- You must not be accepted into a graduate program.
- Experience with computer programming for scientific data acquisition or analysis.
- Familiarity with experimental techniques in your field.
- Laboratory experience that shows attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional scientific environment.
- A commitment to achieving results while working with other group members.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This position requires a Q clearance, which necessitates US Citizenship.
- Successful applicants must complete a new-employment drug test.
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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