About the role#
Join the Welding & Joining (W&J) team at Los Alamos National Laboratory to advance welding technologies through computational modeling and experimental research. This post-master's internship is a 12-month, full-time position focused on optimizing joining processes and addressing metallurgical challenges. You will work within the Sigma Division, which supports a broad range of materials science and engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist with research activities under the guidance of your mentor and the W&J team.
- Support the validation of computational predictions through experimental testing and advanced characterization.
- Develop innovative methods to address manufacturing challenges.
- Collaborate with team members across the Sigma Division to advance welding and joining technologies.
- Contribute to drafting technical papers and prepare presentations for conferences.
- Provide support in proposal development for future research and development opportunities.
- Offer foundational technical assistance in welding, joining, and metallurgical sciences.
What you'll need#
- A Master's degree earned from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years in an appropriate field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Experience in fundamental or applied welding, joining, material science, process modeling, computer programming, or related fields.
- Ability to clearly and professionally communicate research findings.
- Demonstrated contributions to drafting technical or conference materials.
- Evidence of successful collaboration in team-based research environments.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
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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