METALLIC Internship Fall/Spring

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,817 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory invites motivated students to join the METALLIC internship program, focusing on strengthening domestic critical minerals and materials supply chains. Interns will work with scientists and engineers across INL and partner labs to advance validation, testing, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The internship is onsite at INL facilities with start dates and durations varying by project.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university.
• Prefer students in Geology, Earth Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related fields.
• GPA minimum of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary research and program activities.
• Collaborate with INL scientists, engineers, and program managers.
• Assist in technology validation, testing, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Geology

Earth Science

Materials Science

Chemical Eng

Metallurgical Eng

Education

Undergraduate Student

Masters Student

PhD Student

Job description

Description

Program Overview

The Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC) is a Department of Energy (DOE) initiative led by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and supported by a consortium of nine national laboratories. METALLIC is designed to accelerate the development of secure, domestic critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chains by providing technology validation, testing, and commercialization support for innovators across the United States.

Internship Description

The METALLIC Interns will support multidisciplinary research and program activities focused on strengthening domestic critical minerals and materials supply chains. Interns will work alongside scientists, engineers, and program managers from Idaho National Laboratory and partner national laboratories to advance technology validation, testing, analysis, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This internship is onsite at various INL facilities. Start date and internship duration vary based on project needs and intern availability.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Geology, Earth Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or closely related field
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)

Application Requirements

• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree/certificate programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits (if currently enrolled in a program)

Compensation and Benefits

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour)
• Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour)
• Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

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