Catalysis and Spectroscopy Research Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to support its Transient Kinetic Analysis team. The project focuses on operating catalysts under agile conditions involving energy-price-driven ramping and cutbacks, and on mechanistic studies of catalysts under different reaction conditions. The intern will conduct operando spectroscopic studies, such as diffuse reflectance, Raman, and photoluminescence, on a methanol synthesis catalyst. The team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at INL's Idaho Falls campus. The internship start date and duration vary according to the project and the student's availability. The role is an internship and may be placed at an appropriate level based on the candidate's degree field and education level.
Requirements
- Be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Be authorized to work in the United States, including through CPT or OPT.
- Provide a current resume or CV.
- Provide unofficial transcripts that include current and completed degree programs.
- Provide a current class schedule and number of credits.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with catalysis and spectroscopy research.
Responsibilities
- Support the Transient Kinetic Analysis team.
- Operate catalysts under agile conditions involving ramping and cutbacks in response to variable energy prices.
- Conduct mechanistic studies of catalysts under various reaction conditions.
- Perform operando spectroscopic studies of a methanol synthesis catalyst using techniques such as diffuse reflectance, Raman, and photoluminescence.
Benefits
- Paid holiday time off.
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.
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Career Level
Intern
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