Physics Division Undergraduate Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings for undergraduate students to gain practical research experience and further their educational goals. Interns will participate in projects led by LLNL scientists in the Physics Division of the Physical & Life Sciences Directorate. Research areas include Applied Physics (optical and X-ray imaging, laboratory-based and observational astrophysics and planetary science, and space science vehicles and sensors) and Condensed Matter Physics (theory, modeling and simulation, experimental static and dynamic high-pressure physics, and quantum computing and sensing). Internships are typically three months long and begin between May and July. Depending on the assignment, the position may offer a hybrid schedule with one or more days per week working from home. Applicants must be continuing students in good standing pursuing a bachelor's degree; students graduating with a BS before the internship starts should apply to the graduate internship posting.
Requirements
- Be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
- Be a continuing student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field of science, engineering, or an equivalent.
- Demonstrate academic achievement in Physics or a related field.
- Ability to apply basic physics principles to solve technical problems.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
- Knowledge of Materials Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Applied Sciences.
- Familiarity with modern computer-based data analysis approaches, summarizing, and presenting results.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Work with scientists conducting research in experiments, theory, modeling and simulation, and materials modelling.
- Conduct research in assigned areas under close direction and supervision.
- Perform scientific assignments of appropriate complexity and collaborate on scientific research and development projects.
- Analyze results and provide weekly updates.
- Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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