Graduate Internship - Earth and Environmental Science

About the role

The Earth and Environmental Science (EES) Graduate Student Program offers paid internships for graduate students in various Earth science and data-driven disciplines. Interns gain hands-on technical experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan.

Responsibilities

• Developing and applying innovative methods and tools to tackle complex Earth science problems in areas like global security, sustainable energy, analytical geochemistry, energy infrastructure, and environmental change.
• Conducting research and analysis to inform national security missions and decisions.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement research projects.
• Participating in fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and data analysis to advance our understanding of the Earth system.
• Staying at the forefront of the latest research and technological advancements in the field, and contributing to the development of new knowledge and solutions.
• Applying AI and ML techniques for Earth systems modeling, remote sensing, environmental data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, and predictive analytics.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in any Physical Science discipline.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent) in an accredited degree-granting program.
• Entering graduate students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program.
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Computer programming in support of scientific data acquisition or analysis.
• Experimental techniques currently used within your selected scientific field(s).
• Laboratory experience demonstrating attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context.
• Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in computer programming, experimental techniques, laboratory experience, communication, and teamwork.

Benefits

Includes 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).

Pay

Details on pay structure are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.