Job Description

We have multiple openings for graduate level students and for students who have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of numerical methods, machine learning, computational physics, or other related fields. These positions are within the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) directorate.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL 

• Students will work with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members to provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of numerical methods, machine learning, computational physics, or other related fields.
• Support documentation, testing, creation or modification of Laboratory software, hardware, or Computer operating systems.
• Under limited direction and supervision, will conduct research in assigned area.
•  Perform technical assignments of basic degree of complexity and provide technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
• Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.

• Experience applying advanced principles of physics, engineering and/or computer science to solve technical problems.

• Ability to conduct research and present and communicate concepts and ideas including research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation.

• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

• Academic achievement in engineering, scientific and/or technical curriculum.

• Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• GPA of 3.5 or above.

Additional Information

WHY LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY?

• Included in 2020 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE

LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory.  Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement).  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship.  If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.  For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form. 

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