Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division Graduate Student - Fall Internship 2026

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple Fall 2026 training opportunities for graduate students and students who have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The positions provide practical research experience to further students’ educational goals and technical or research support to projects in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division. Project areas include 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. Students work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff on research and technical assignments in fields such as computational chemistry and physics, radiochemistry, nuclear and particle physics, nuclear theory and modeling, and nuclear forensics. The work is conducted under limited direction and supervision and may include advanced technical support for scientific research and development projects. The listed monthly pay range is $6,620–$8,040. The roles are onsite. No security clearance is required; assignments exceeding 179 cumulative days in a calendar year require Personal Identity Verification and background-check approval. Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the 2025 NDAA. Selected external applicants must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Depending on duties, work in Limited Areas may restrict possession of personal or laboratory wireless devices.

Requirements

Be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree, or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, materials science, computer science, 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, present and communicate concepts and ideas, document work, and give a technical talk or presentation.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Eligibility to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the 2025 NDAA.
Selected external applicants must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff to provide technical and/or research support to projects.
Conduct research in an assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
Present and communicate results to the research group.
Perform advanced technical assignments and provide technical support to scientists on research and development projects.
Attend relevant seminars.
Perform other duties as assigned.