Graduate Research Assistant Internship – Science and Technology

About the role

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking graduate students pursuing advanced STEM degrees (master’s or Ph.D.) to join its Science & Technology Internship Talent Pipeline. Graduate interns will contribute to high-level, mission-driven research that advances INL’s strategic initiatives in nuclear energy, national security, and critical infrastructure innovation. Interns will work alongside leading scientists, engineers, and technical experts on complex, multidisciplinary projects in areas such as advanced reactor development, cybersecurity, materials science, and environmental modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent or team-based research with INL mentors.
• Analyze data, develop models, and contribute to technical publications.
• Present findings in written and oral formats.
• Participate in professional development and networking events.
• Other duties, projects, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an accredited college/university.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
• Available for a 10–16 week, up to 40 hours per week, on-site internship.

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

Skills

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

Benefits

• Paid holiday time off.
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon selection.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon selection.