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Interns
3 months ago
Description
Job Title
Graduate Student Internship
Job Location
Los Alamos, NM (ON-SITE/OFFICE)
Job Overview
Come join the brightest minds at the most innovative R&D facility supporting our national security! The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is an educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while pursuing a graduate degree. Students are able to work with professionals in a variety of career fields while using state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and instrumentation. LANL offers competitive compensation and values the contributions of all team members. Be a part of our very important national security mission by joining the Laboratory today!
Compensation
Unspecified
Responsibilities
- Work with professionals in a variety of career fields
- Use state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and instrumentation
- Contribute to national security missions
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 6 credit hours (or equivalent) of course work the quarter before hire and enroll in and complete at least 6 credit hours per quarter while working as a graduate intern
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 over the course of the program
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and uphold a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
- Ability to formulate and implement innovative approaches and solutions to problems
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, for a wide range of audiences
- Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" security clearance, typically requiring US citizenship
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with characterization and analytical techniques for polymers (such as DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, and NMR) and/or optical materials
- Strong computer skills including experience with database management and/or simulations
- Familiarity with synthesis and processing techniques for polymeric and/or optical materials
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Career Paths
People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Financial And Investment Analysts
- Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists
- Fundraisers
- Management Analysts
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That get hired for this type of internship
People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies
- Deloitte
- US Congress
- US Department Of State
- Microsoft
- PwC
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
For Los Alamos, NM | $2,989/mo
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