Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Division Post Master's Intern

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with nationwide network

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gym and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for recent graduates for a challenging postgraduate internship in the Computing and Artificial Intelligence Division. Interns will work on impactful projects, guided by experienced mentors, fostering professional development while addressing real-world challenges.

This internship requires an M.S. degree in engineering, mathematics, or related fields completed within the last 3 years. Candidates should have knowledge in scientific computing and a strong interest in advancing technologies.

Qualifications

• M.S. degree completed within the last 3 years with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.
• Knowledge and experience in the technical scope of CAI Division.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with groups in CAI Division on innovative projects.
• Engage in numerical methods, algorithms, and software engineering.

Skills

Computational earth science

Numerical analysis

Plasma physics

Astrophysics

Computational physics

Computational material science

Computational radiation or particle transport

Machine Learning

Statistics

Computer Science

Education

M.S. Degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

CAI Division is seeking recent graduates looking for a challenging postgraduate internship at the Post‑Master’s level. As a post‑graduate intern, you will be provided with a mentor, a challenging project, and an opportunity to present your work and progress to colleagues. The projects will vary depending on your skills and interests and the laboratory’s current needs.

Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Division

The CAI Division is a problem‑solving organization that works in four principal LANL mission areas:

• Nuclear Weapons Program
• Threat Reduction and Department of Homeland Security programs
• Basic science and technology research programs
• Institutional Computing Program

You will work closely with one of four groups within CAI Division. Computational Physics and Methods conduct research in numerical methods and algorithms, physical model development, and software engineering. Information Sciences engages in a wide variety of basic and applied research activities that are directly applicable to core needs. Statistics provides statistical reasoning and rigor for multidisciplinary scientific investigations and the development, application, and communication of cutting‑edge statistical sciences research. Applied Computer Science is the vanguard for scientific simulations at extreme scale through the co‑design of applications, algorithms, and architectures.

What You Need

• Minimum Job Requirements: knowledge and experience in an area that is in the technical scope of CAI Division.
• Computational earth science
• Numerical analysis
• Plasma physics
• Astrophysics
• Computational physics
• Computational material science
• Computational radiation or particle transport
• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• Computer Science

Education/Experience: M.S. Degree from an accredited program in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field completed within the past 3 years with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills

Work Location: Onsite, located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius).

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 spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.