Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV Student Intern (PSAAP IV)

LLNL•Livermore, CA

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings for graduate-level students who are active members of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV (PSAAP IV). Interns perform discipline-focused research to advance predictive science enabled by effective extreme-scale computing. The work develops and demonstrates technologies and methodologies for effective extreme computing in science and engineering applications. Interns provide technical and/or research support in computational science, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or related fields. The internship runs for 10–12 consecutive weeks. Students should expect to work approximately 40 hours per week on research projects or participate in provided professional development opportunities. Interns work with scientists and engineers, conduct research under minimal supervision, gather and analyze information supporting scientific research, and present research outcomes orally or as a poster. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution and pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or another related field.
Be an active member of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program IV (PSAAP IV).
Demonstrate academic achievement in a scientific curriculum.
Have experience applying advanced computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.

Responsibilities

Work with scientists and engineers on research in the assigned area.
Participate in research in the assigned area under minimal supervision.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
Make an oral or poster presentation on research outcomes.
Spend approximately 40 hours per week working on research projects or participating in professional development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.