Defense Science and Technology Internship Undergraduate Student - Summer 2025
Defense Science and Technology Internship Undergraduate Student - Summer 2025
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Job Description
We have multiple openings for undergraduate students to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You will conduct research in the fields such as nuclear physics radiation transport hydrodynamics astrophysics plasma dynamics numerical methods and computer science. Research projects combine theory with computation and are geared to further the students educational goals. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Principal Directorate.
Depending on your assignment this position may offer a hybrid schedule blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
You will
- Develop and/or employ high performance scientific software to complete novel research tasks.
- Work with mentors under close supervision on assigned projects.
- Present a required oral presentation of each project at the end of the summer.
- Present your work at a poster session.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Physics Engineering Mathematics Computer Science or a related field.
- Ability to apply basic principles of physics engineering and/or computer science to solve technical problems.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Qualifications We Desire
- Coding experience (e.g. Python C).
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
Application Deadline January 20 2025
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
