Molten Salt Intern - Summer 2027

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement for eligible IFY/

Job summary

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) invites motivated undergraduates, graduate students, and post-baccalaureate researchers to intern with the Advanced Technology of Molten Salts team on the Idaho Falls campus. The internship supports R&D in molten salt electrochemistry, salt fabrication, data collection, and data analysis for nuclear fuel-cycle applications.

The program runs on a 9x80s schedule onsite; start date and duration vary by project.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral program in a relevant field.
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D in molten salt electrochemistry, focusing on salt fabrication and data collection.
• Analyze data and document results for nuclear fuel cycle applications.

Education

Undergraduate/Master/PhD program

GPA 3.0+

Resume/CV

Job description

In this internship you will support ongoing R&D in molten salt electrochemistry, with emphasis on salt fabrication, electrochemical data collection, and data analysis for applications in the nuclear fuel cycle.

Reporting to the Advanced Technology of Molten Salts 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 Undergraduate degree program, Master degree program, or Doctorate Degree program at an accredited college/university studying Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or closely related.
• 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
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• 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.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2194
• Job Category 14-Internship
• Posting Date 10/19/2026, 03:20 PM
• Apply Before 11/02/2026, 07:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Locations 2525 Fremont Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, US (On-site)
• Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate 32.41
• Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate 41.29
• Shift 9-80s
• Work Org C440-ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY OF MOLTEN SALTS