Graphite Exidation Modeling Intern - Summer 2027

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Idaho Falls (ID)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) invites a graduate internship to develop and validate graphite degradation models for HTGRs within Pronghorn. You will review literature, implement models, and build tests to assess applicability and limitations.

Reporting to the Multiphysics Computational Frameworks team, this on-site internship at Idaho Falls may begin with simple empirical models and progress toward higher-fidelity approaches accounting for local temperature and gas conditions. Duration varies.

Qualifications

Enrolled full-time in a Master’s or Doctorate degree program in Nuclear Engineering or related field.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
DOE O 142.3B access requirements.
Current Resume or CV.
Unofficial Transcripts.
Current class schedule and credits.
Nuclear engineering thermomechanical analysis, fluid dynamics and heat transfer coursework.

Responsibilities

Review literature on graphite degradation models for HTGRs and Pronghorn.
Implement selected models and develop tests and validation cases.
Compare model predictions with published data and assess sensitivity to assumptions.

Education

Master’s degree program

Doctorate degree program

Job description

Idaho Falls, ID, United States (On-site)

Job Description

This internship will focus on implementing and validating graphite degradation models for high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGRs) in Pronghorn. The intern will review the literature to identify relevant degradation mechanisms, available models, and experimental data; implement selected models; and develop tests and validation cases. The work may begin with a simple empirical model and progress toward higher-fidelity approaches that account for local temperature and gas conditions and their effects on graphite properties. The intern will compare model predictions with published data, assess sensitivity to key assumptions, and document the models’ applicability and limitations.

Reporting to the Multiphysics Computational Frameworks team. This team works a 9x80s schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls Campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled full time in an Master degree program, or Doctorate Degree program at an accredited college/university studying Nuclear Engineering, Energy Engineering, or other closely related Engineering discipline.
A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Applicants are subject to the requirements of DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.
Current Resume or CV
Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
Current class schedule and number of credits
Nuclear research experience/coursework in thermomechanical analysis, fluid dynamics and heat transfer

Compensation and Benefits

Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical requirement

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

Paid holiday time off
Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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