PWDI Graduate Scholars Internship Program

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) offers summer internships for graduate students engaged with PWDI partner institutions. The program provides relevant work experience while pursuing a graduate degree and prioritizes students from PWDI partner colleges and universities.

The work is in science, research, professional, and support fields with hybrid work arrangements. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program, carry at least 6 credit hours, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in a graduate degree program (or international equivalent).
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• PWDI internship tasks and activities are assigned based on the student’s academic and work background.
• PWDI partners with multiple higher education institutions; students from these institutions will be considered.

Job description

What You Will Do

This Program offers summer internships for technical students who are exclusively working with programs at NM colleges and universities that are part of the Plutonium Workforce Development Institutional (PWDI) Partnerships Program. The internship provides students with relevant work experience while pursuing a graduate degree. This educational program is designed to complement the students' education with work experience related to their chosen field of study. Internships are available in science, research, professional, and support fields and students with PWDI program engagement at these higher education partners will be prioritized. Students are assigned to tasks and activities appropriate for their academic and work backgrounds. PWDI partners with the following higher education institutions (colleges/universities) and ONLY students that attend these institutions will be considered: University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Northern New Mexico College, New Mexico Highlands University, Navajo Technical University, Santa Fe Community College, Luna Community College, San Juan College, Central New Mexico Community College, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, University of New Mexico-Taos, Southeast New Mexico College, Dona Ana Community College, Western New Mexico University, University of Texas-El Paso, and Montana State University.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in a graduate degree program (or international equivalent).
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Work Environment

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Note to Applicants

Application Requirements:

• A resume,
• Personal statement (not to exceed one page) that includes confirmation of enrollment at one of the PWDI Partner Higher Education Institutions.
• Their most recent transcripts (or an acceptance letter if transcripts have not been issued).

Important: Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, personal statement, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Applicants must be attending a NM college or university and be working with the PWDI programs at the respective university or college. Personal statements are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most notable achievements and accomplishments. It should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.

Contact Information

For general questions pertaining to this application system send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] option 1. All questions regarding the internship program should be directed to the [e-mail]

Summer Application Period

The application and required documents must be submitted by February 13, 2027.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and world. Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.