Applied Mathematics Undergraduate Students

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 31,092 - 42,058; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking undergraduate students for a summer internship in the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group. You will work on interdisciplinary research in fusion science and computational imaging.

This position requires enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Interns will work onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with salary rates ranging from $22.57 to $30.53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program is required.
• GPA of at least 3.0 is expected for candidates.
• Ability to learn independently and work in teams is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Join the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research in fusion and space plasma science.
• Engage in numerical analysis and machine learning projects.

Skills

Collaborative team work

Desire to learn new skills

Independent learning of scientific software

Education

Enrollment in Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering

Minimum 3.0 GPA on cumulative undergraduate coursework

Tools

Scientific software packages

Job description

What You Will Do

Join the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Theoretical Division. The group conducts interdisciplinary research in fusion science, space plasma science, numerical analysis, computational imaging, optimization, environmental sciences, and critical infrastructure modeling. Research is driven by novel algorithms, numerical methods, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Job Requirements

This position is for undergraduate students who are actively enrolled in a degree program. Selected students will work 10‑12 weeks over the summer or a 10‑12 week period full time during the academic year.

Education & Experience

• Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on cumulative undergraduate coursework (minimum 2.75 GPA listed in the minimum requirements).
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Desire to learn new skills and openness to work on diverse projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Independent learning of scientific software packages and analytical calculations.
• Experience in one or more of the following topical areas:
  • Applied Scientific Computing Research
  • Numerical analysis
  • Algorithm development
  • Linear and nonlinear partial differential equations
  • Scientific and computational imaging
  • Network analysis, optimization, and control
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Artificial intelligence or machine learning

Location & Compensation

Work is onsite at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Salary ranges from $22.57/hr to $30.53/hr depending on education completed.

Equal Opportunity

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