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Materials Science Undergraduate Student Intern

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Los Alamos

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a materials science degree, have a GPA of 2.75+, teamwork skills, technical experience with microstructures, and familiarity with molecular dynamics and coding languages.
  • You will conduct molecular dynamics simulations, analyze defect processes, develop material models, validate experiments, and collaborate with the scientific community in a dynamic research environment.

Requirements

  • Interest in Materials Science: Interest in exploring materials microstructure and defect phenomenon in metals and alloys.
  • Technical experience: Coursework or advanced studies in materials science and engineering, especially related to material microstructure and defects.
  • Teamwork and Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and teaming skills with the willingness to work with various technical communities at LANL, and in team environments.
  • Education/Experience: Currently pursuing a bachelor's level degree in materials science or related areas, with a minimum of 60 hours, which typically means a student has completed their second academic year. In addition, the student must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
  • Specialized Computing Experience: Prior experience with molecular dynamics software packages such as LAMMPS and visualization software packages such as Ovito. Experience with Python, R, Fortran, C++, or similar computer language(s).
  • Publication and Presentation Record: Demonstrated expertise in relevant topics through publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Join a world-class team to advance the understanding and modeling of the role of internal defects and material microstructure in the deformation process of metals.
  • The successful candidate will work complete molecular dynamics simulations and analyze the results to quantify fundamental processes underlying defect creation and motion.
  • Develop, implement, and validate constitutive models (material strength, damage and failure, etc.), equations of state (EOS), and physical data libraries including opacities and nuclear cross sections for use in large-scale simulation codes.
  • Collaborate in the design and analysis of small-scale and integral validation experiments for material models and physical data.
  • Work in an exciting, flexible, scientifically challenging work environment with many opportunities to collaborate with the broader LANL scientific community.

FAQs

What is the focus area for the internship position?

The focus area for the internship position is on the strength and damage of metals and alloys, specifically exploring internal defects and material microstructure in the deformation process of these materials.

What kind of simulations will the intern be working on?

The intern will be completing molecular dynamics simulations and analyzing results to understand defect creation and motion within metals and alloys.

What is the minimum educational requirement for the internship?

The minimum educational requirement is to be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in materials science or a related area, with at least 60 credit hours completed, typically indicating the student has completed their second academic year.

What is the minimum GPA requirement to apply for the internship?

The minimum GPA requirement to apply is at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Is prior experience with specific software or programming languages required?

While not strictly required, prior experience with molecular dynamics software like LAMMPS, visualization software such as Ovito, and programming languages like Python, R, Fortran, or C++ is desired and will be beneficial for the role.

Are there any restrictions on who can apply for this internship?

Yes, due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing the facilities at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

What is the work environment like at LANL?

The work environment at LANL is described as exciting, flexible, and scientifically challenging, with many opportunities for collaboration within the broader scientific community.

Are there benefits offered with this internship?

Yes, interns receive a generous benefits package that includes medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) matching, learning opportunities, flexible schedules, paid time off, and onsite wellness programs.

Do interns need to pass a drug test?

Yes, selected candidates will be required to undergo a new-employment drug test and are subject to other pre-employment background checks.

How can applicants create an account to apply for this position?

Applicants who have previously been employed at LANL should select the activation option to retrieve their account, while new applicants should register to create an account by establishing a username and password.

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