MSIPP CONNECT Masters Intern

$41,392 - $62,400/Yr

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Intern

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The MSIPP CONNECT Masters Intern position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is designed for graduate students interested in law and policy, particularly in the context of national security, energy, and science. This internship offers a research-based experience for students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM fields, allowing them to contribute to significant national security challenges through multidisciplinary teamwork and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and programmatic support for TPR programs.
• Work on multi-disciplinary teams to advance laboratory mission activities.
• Utilize technical expertise in scientific, engineering, or policy disciplines.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information from various sources.
• Develop creative solutions to national and international nuclear nonproliferation problems.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Experience with legal and policy research related to international relations preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Experience performing open-source research.
• Knowledgeable in nonproliferation domains such as nuclear security and arms control.
• Familiarity with federal organizations like DOE, DHS, and DOD.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• 401k savings plan