What You Will Do
Come join the brightest minds at the most innovative R&D facility supporting our national security! The Computer Computational and Statistical Sciences (CCS) Division is seeking recent graduates looking for a challenging postgraduate internship at the post-baccalaureate level. As a CCS postbac we will provide you with a mentor a challenging project and an opportunity to present your work and progress to colleagues. The projects will vary depending on your skills and interests and the Laboratorys current needs.
Computer Computational and Statistical Sciences (CCS) Division is a problem-solving organization that works in four principal LANL mission areas:
Nuclear Weapons Program
Threat Reduction and Department of Homeland Security programs
Basic science and technology research programs
Institutional Computing Program
You will work closely with one of four groups within CCS Division.
Computational Physics and Methods conducts research in numerical methods and algorithms physical model development and software engineering.
Information Sciences engages in a wide variety of basic and applied research activities that are directly applicable to core needs.
Statistical Sciences provides statistical reasoning and rigor to multidisciplinary scientific investigations and the development application and communication of cutting-edge statistical sciences research.
Applied Computer Science is to be the vanguard for scientific simulations at extreme scale through the co-design of applications algorithms and architectures.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education or experience in one of the following areas relevant to CCS Division: o Computational earth science o Numerical analysis o Plasma physics o Astrophysics o Computational physics o Computational material science o Computational radiation or particle transport o Machine Learning o Statistics o Computer Science
Education/Experience : BS/BA Degree from an accredited program in engineering mathematics computer science physics or related field completed within the past 3 years with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Desired Qualifications:
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos NM.in the Telework Pilot may be shortened or extended at the managers discretion.
COVID Vaccine :
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory students working on-site and students coming on-site as well as any students coming on-site for any reason; unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law.
Note to Applicants:
A resume and current transcript showing the above requirements is required.
Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter (2 pages or less) that addresses the job requirements of the position if applicable the desired skills and education eligibility.
Your letter or resume should provide contact information for 2-4 references who are familiar with your capabilities as related to this job.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick vacation and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to PolicyPolicy P701for applicant eligibility requirements.
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Appointment Type
UGS
UGS
Contact Details
Contact Name Shiu Stephanie Yvonne
Email sshiu@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Vacancy Name: IRC93974
Organization Name CCS-DO/Computer Computational and Statistical Sciences
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Req ID: IRC93974
Category: Student - Post Bachelor
