Graduate Student Intern

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for a 12-month internship focused on elastic moduli measurements across temperatures in textured materials. You will compare elastic data with mechanical response and explore how composition and thermomechanical history affect properties of metals and alloys.

Work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with potential hybrid arrangements near the site. Ideal candidates are pursuing a PhD and have a background in physics, engineering, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in physics, engineering, or related fields.
• Being enrolled in a PhD Program.
• Experience with mechanical or elastic measurements.
• Experience with material characterization.
• Experience with high temperature materials (≥500C).

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform elastic moduli measurements at different temperatures in textured materials.
• Compare elastic measurements with mechanical response.
• Study effects of composition and thermomechanical history on properties.

Skills

Elastic measurements

Material characterization

High temperature materials

Education

Bachelor's in physics/eng or related fields

PhD program enrollment

Job description

What You Will Do

The student will learn about and perform elastic moduli measurements at different temperatures in textured materials. The studies will focus on thermodynamical and dynamical properties and the changes with composition and thermomechanical history. Elastic measurements will be compared with mechanical response. By measuring materials with different melting points and textures the student will learn about different aspects related to metals and alloys properties.

Expected duration 12 months.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge (3-5 bullet points)
• Bachelor's in physics, engineering, or related fields
• Being enrolled in a PhD Program.
• Skillls
• Mechanical or elastic measurements
• Material characterization
• Experience with High temperatures materials (specially refractory metals)
• Abilities
• Write

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's in physics, engineering, or related fields
• Being enrolled in a PhD Program
• Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Desired Qualifications:

• Elastic and or mechanical measurements experience
• Being familiar or having performed high temperature experiments (T>500C)

Work Environment:

Work Location:

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

Onsite :

This position is located in Los Alamos, NM with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be regularly required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. Some interns may work a 9/80 schedule at the discretion of management and in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook.

Note to Applicants:

Contact: Boris Maiorov ([e-mail])

Required Application Materials

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same 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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance:

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:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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 throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 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. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.