Advanced time-resolved spectroscopy undergraduate student

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Wellness programs

Job summary

A national security research laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking an outstanding undergraduate student for hands-on development of a time-resolved spectroscopy platform. The role involves collaboration on exploring quantum material dynamics and requires knowledge of programming languages such as Python and MATLAB, and exposure to coursework in quantum mechanics and optics. Benefits include medical insurance and tuition assistance. Interested candidates can apply online or email their CV to the provided contact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field.
• Minimally maintain a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Knowledge or exposure to quantum mechanics and optics.

Responsibilities

• Develop an advanced time-resolved spectroscopy platform.
• Work on hands-on development of structured light supercontinuum spectroscopy.
• Collaborate with graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists.

Skills

Knowledge of Python

Familiarity with LabVIEW

Understanding of MATLAB

Coursework in quantum mechanics

Coursework in optics

Education

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program

Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75

First-year students must show matriculation

Job description

What You Will Do

We are seeking an outstanding undergraduate student to join our team at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) to develop an advanced time‑resolved spectroscopy platform and related control systems. The candidate will primarily be involved in the hands‑on development of a structured light supercontinuum spectroscopy system and will have the opportunity to use this system to explore quantum material dynamics with graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or a similar programming language; exposure to undergraduate/graduate level coursework in quantum mechanics and/or optics.

Education

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field.
• Currently enrolled (≥12 semester credit hours or full‑time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate‑degree‑granting program (or international equivalent).
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• First‑year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation in an accredited undergraduate program.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes LANL.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; free basic life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; an award‑winning 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annually; tuition assistance; flexible schedules and time off; onsite gyms and wellness programs; and extensive relocation packages.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

No Clearance

The position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.

New‑Employment Drug Test

Successful applicants must complete a new‑employment drug test. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law; a positive test may result in termination.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs. If not, they may only apply with documented approval of their division leader.

Additional Details

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA under Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals are subject to DOE Order 142.3A.

How to Apply

Apply online on the LANL jobs site. Qualified candidates may also email a copy of their CV and cover letter to Prashant Padmanabhan ([e-mail]).