Paid Undergrad Research Intern — Physical Sciences

Los Alamos National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

HDHP with nationwide network

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching + 3.

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) offers a Physical Sciences Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program with paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduates in various physical science disciplines. The program provides mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development through a formal work plan aligned with the student's study area.

LANL's projects cover modeling, data acquisition, analysis, and experimental work across multiple disciplines, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in any Physical Science discipline.
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent).
• Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation.
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Participate in LANL's Physical Sciences Undergraduate Student Program, including paid summer and year-round internships.
• Receive mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development through a formalized work plan.
• Contribute to projects spanning modeling, data acquisition, analysis, and related scientific activities.

Skills

Programming support for data acquistn

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail and safety

Professional scientific communication

Results-oriented in complex settings

Education

Undergraduate in Physical Science disciplines

Enrolled in ≥12 credit hours

Documentation for first-year matriculation

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) offers a Physical Sciences Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program with paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduates in various physical science disciplines. The program provides mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development through a formal work plan aligned with the student's study area.

LANL's projects cover modeling, data acquisition, analysis, and experimental work across multiple disciplines, with a strong emphasis on