Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division Graduate Intern - Summer 2026

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. These are training opportunities to gain experience. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Chemical and Isotopic Signatures, Computational Nuclear Physics; Experimental Nuclear, Stockpile and Environmental Radiochemistry; Experimental Nuclear Physics; Forensic Science & Assessments; Particle Physics; Nuclear Security Physics; Nuclear Theory and Modeling; Rare Event Detection; and Safeguards, Non-Proliferation, and Response. These positions are in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division. You will Work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members to provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational chemistry and physics, radiochemistry, nuclear and particle physics, nuclear theory and modeling, nuclear forensics, or other related fields. Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision. Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research. Present/communicate results to research group. Perform technical assignments of an advanced degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects. Attend relevant seminars. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, material sciences, computer science, chemistry, or a related field.
Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
Academic achievement in a scientific or engineering curriculum.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members to provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational chemistry and physics, radiochemistry, nuclear and particle physics, nuclear theory and modeling, nuclear forensics, or other related fields.
Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
Present/communicate results to research group.
Perform technical assignments of an advanced degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
Attend relevant seminars.
Perform other duties as assigned.