Sandia National Laboratories · 9 hours ago
Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Materials Characterization & Performance, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The Materials Science and Characterization Department is seeking summer interns to aid in the development of materials science ontology, working with experts to capture processes and develop tools for knowledge management in materials characterization.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with world renowned experts in materials characterization to capture their process for investigating materials of interest to Sandia and its mission customers
Work with a team of experts in ontology research to develop and deploy new tools for capturing materials expert knowledge
Use what you learn to present to relevant stakeholders, guide experimental work, and/or improve knowledge management practices for Sandia's materials science community
Qualification
Required
Earned bachelor's degree
Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
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
Moderate proficiency in Python or other similar codebase
Familiarity with ontologies and/or knowledge graphs, as well as common tools for building and working with them
Pursuing a graduate degree in material/physical/chemical sciences or engineering, or computer/data sciences or engineering (with willingness to learn materials science and characterization)
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.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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