Sandia National Laboratories · 2 weeks ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Computer Science Research Institute (CSRI), Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking summer R&D undergraduate interns to participate in collaborative research across a wide range of areas in computer science and applied mathematics, gaining valuable research experience in a highly collaborative environment.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
Responsibilities
Research in areas include quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced computer architectures, systems software, parallel algorithms, programming languages and paradigms, data sciences, materials, combinatorial mathematics, discrete event simulation, scalable solvers, continuous and discrete optimization, uncertainty quantification, statistics, multi-scale methods and mathematics, multi-physics modeling, visualization, meshing, advanced modeling and simulation, human decision modeling, and brain inspired computing
Apply computational methods to scientific and engineering applications including shock physics, molecular dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, electrical systems, and climate security
Gain research experience in a highly collaborative research environment
Exposure to a wide range of computational research
Qualification
Required
Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited undergraduate program
Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S
Preferred
Majoring in chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, statistics, or a related field
Communication skills appropriate for participating in multi-disciplinary research teams
Software development and programming experience (C++, C, Fortran, Matlab, Java, Python)
Knowledge or the interest to learn parallel programming such as MPI, OpenMP, and/or threads
Experience with mathematical modeling techniques (e.g., linear and integer programming, statistical modeling, system dynamics modeling)
Benefits
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
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2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
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