Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV Student Intern (PSAAP IV)

About the Company

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay

Please note that the pay rate is set by the government program/agency.

About the Role

We have multiple openings for graduate level students who are a part of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV (PSAAP IV) to perform discipline-focused research needed to help further predictive science enabled by effective extreme scale computing. This internship will run for 10-12 consecutive weeks. Our goal is to develop and demonstrate technologies and methodologies to support effective extreme computing in the context of science/engineering applications. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational science, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields.

Responsibilities

• Work with Scientists and Engineers doing research in assigned area.
• Participate in research in assigned area, under minimal supervision.
• Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
• Make an oral or poster presentation on the outcome of their research activities.
• Students should expect to spend approximately 40 hours a week working on their research projects or participating in the provided professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
• Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related fields.
• Must be an active member of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV (PSAAP IV).
• Demonstrated academic achievement in scientific curriculum.
• Experience applying advanced computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Additional Information

Security Clearance: None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

Pre-Employment Drug Test: