Graduate Internship - Earth and Environmental Science

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Onsite facilities

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory invites motivated graduate students to join the Earth and Environmental Science Graduate Student Program for paid internships. The program offers mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development through a structured work plan, aligning with your graduate research.

Participants will tackle Earth science problems across geosciences, atmosphere, hydrology, ecology, and data science, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and applying AI/ML

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in any physical science discipline.
• Enroll in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full‑time equivalent) in an accredited degree‑granting program.
• Provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply innovative methods and tools to tackle complex Earth science problems in global security, sustainable energy, analytical geochemistry, energy infrastructure, and environmental change.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform national security missions and decisions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement research projects.
• Participate in fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and data analysis to advance our understanding of the Earth system.
• Stay at the forefront of the latest research and technological advancements, and contribute to the development of new knowledge and solutions.
• Apply AI and ML techniques for Earth systems modeling, remote sensing, environmental data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, and predictive analytics.

Skills

Programming for science

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate student enrollment

GPA 3.2 or higher

Tools

Python

Data analysis tools

Job description

What You Will Do

Make a real difference at a world‑leading institution that integrates geosciences, atmosphere, hydrology, ecology, and data science to provide multidisciplinary Earth science solutions to complex problems. The Earth and Environmental Science (EES) Graduate Student Program offers paid internships for graduate students in a variety of Earth science and data‑driven disciplines. The program provides mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing your graduate research.

• Develop and apply innovative methods and tools to tackle complex Earth science problems in global security, sustainable energy, analytical geochemistry, energy infrastructure, and environmental change.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform national security missions and decisions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement research projects.
• Participate in fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and data analysis to advance our understanding of the Earth system.
• Stay at the forefront of the latest research and technological advancements, and contribute to the development of new knowledge and solutions.
• Apply AI and ML techniques for Earth systems modeling, remote sensing, environmental data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, and predictive analytics.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in any physical science discipline.
• Enroll in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full‑time equivalent) in an accredited degree‑granting program.
• Provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications:

• Computer programming skills for scientific data acquisition or analysis.
• Experimental techniques relevant to your selected scientific field(s).
• Laboratory experience demonstrating attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, in a professional scientific context.
• Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting.

Work Location

The work is onsite at Los Alamos, NM.

Benefits

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annual matching.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and paid time off.
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Relocation packages for distances outside 50 miles.

Security and Background Checks

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

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship is required. Non‑U.S. nationals are subject to DOE Order 142.3A and NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. The employee must be at least 18 years old.

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 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.