LCLS X-ray Science Admin Intern

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) offers an hourly, non-benefits internship in Menlo Park, CA. Interns participate in exciting lab projects related to ultrafast X-ray science, instrumentation timing jitter, optical systems, and data analysis, gaining real-world experience in a premier research facility.

You will engage with mentors and peers across engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and computer science, contribute to modeling and data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an educational program or recently graduated in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science or related field.
• Problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task and complete assignments.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of data from LCLS experiments on X-ray interactions with diatomic molecules.
• Modeling of ultrafast laser propagation through dispersive media.
• Modeling of THz generation by coherent transition radiation.
• Implementation of on-line data analysis algorithms for LCLS experiments.
• Interfacing centralized data acquisition system with laser timing system.
• Analysis of publication data to determine scientific productivity of facility.

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) offers an hourly, non-benefits internship in Menlo Park, CA. Interns participate in exciting lab projects related to ultrafast X-ray science, instrumentation timing jitter, optical systems, and data analysis, gaining real-world experience in a premier research facility.

You will engage with mentors and peers across engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and computer science, contribute to modeling and data analysis, and