Organisation Name: Applied Research Associates, Inc
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. has an outstanding internship opportunity for a full-time student who is currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program and wants to gain related work experience supporting in the field of computational science. The qualified intern will be part of an interdisciplinary team that models and simulates a variety of physical effects on structures and the environment. Projects may include expanding the computational capabilities of existing models and simulations, generating advanced 3D visualization of complex simulations, performing statistical analysis of results from many simulations, conducting simulations using high performance computers, and meshing terrain, geology, and structures. Required Qualifications: Ability to program in Fortran, C++, or Python Eagerness to learn new tools and techniques Strong verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with computational approaches for mechanics of materials (stress, strain, etc). Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Must be a currently enrolled, full-time student in a Bachelor’s Degree program or above in Computational Science, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field at an accredited university Desired Experience: Experience programming in Fortran Familiarity large scale visualization tools such as ParaView or VisIt Experience implementing finite element analysis COMPANY INFORMATION: Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com. Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Computational Science Intern position. Qualifications Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Required Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
