NCAR SIParCS (Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science)

WIGSAT - Women Inspiring Girls in STEM, Advancement & Training; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 18,603 - 26,036; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel assistance

Paid internship

Job summary

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado offers a paid summer internship for undergraduates and graduates to gain hands-on experience in high-performance computing applied to Earth system science.

Interns collaborate with CISL staff on real research projects, develop and optimize computational algorithms for large-scale atmospheric modeling, and receive housing and travel support as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with parallel computing, HPC architectures, and scientific programming.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative research teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CISL scientists on active R&D projects related to high-performance computing for Earth system science.
• Develop, test, and optimize computational algorithms and software tools to support large-scale atmospheric modeling.
• Analyze simulation data and prepare technical documentation and reports for project stakeholders.

Skills

Parallel computing

HPC architectures

Scientific programming

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate

Job description

About This Program

A paid summer internship at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The program offers undergraduate and graduate students hands‑on experience in high-performance computing applied to Earth system science.

Interns work on real research and development projects with the Computational Intelligent Systems Laboratory (CISL) staff and receive full support: the internship is paid, includes housing, and provides travel assistance.

Program Details

• Field: Computer Science
• Level: Undergraduate
• Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
• Institution: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
• Application Deadline: January
• Availability: Online and In‑person
• Funding: Yes, full stipend and housing provided
• Women‑Only Program: Open to all; women especially encouraged

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CISL scientists on active R&D projects related to high-performance computing for Earth system science.
• Develop, test, and optimize computational algorithms and software tools to support large-scale atmospheric modeling.
• Analyze simulation data and prepare technical documentation and reports for project stakeholders.

Qualification Overview

• Strong background in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with parallel computing, HPC architectures, and scientific programming.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative research teams.

Application Information

Visit the official program page for current requirements, deadlines, and application details.

Contact: NCAR, Computing Division, 950 West 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301