About the role#
The Theoretical Division (T-Division) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking undergraduate students to join the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group. This role offers an educational opportunity to contribute to scientific research while working alongside a mentoring team. You will support the laboratory's strategic research and national security missions by collaborating with scientific teams on a variety of projects, including fusion science, space plasma science, and numerical analysis.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to scientific research projects within the T-5 group.
- Work closely with assigned scientific teams and mentors.
- Learn new skills and explore different areas of plasma physics and applied mathematics.
- Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Associates or Bachelor's degree program in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- A strong desire to learn and openness to working on various projects.
- Ability to independently learn the usage of scientific software packages and perform analytical calculations.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: integrated plasma simulation, theoretical modeling applied to magnetic fusion, inertial confinement fusion, astrophysical and space plasmas, dense/strongly coupled/quantum plasma, or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- Positions are available on a rolling basis, with most students participating for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer.
- Applicants must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program throughout the appointment.
- Please note that federal restrictions apply to citizens of certain countries regarding access to national security laboratory 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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