Radiological Engineering / Health Physics Intern - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern to support the Health Physics and Radiological Engineering team. As an intern you will use the 1961 SL-1 reactor accident as a case study in nuclear forensics and emergency preparedness, collecting and analyzing legacy materials from the site to identify surviving radiological and materials signatures. Using modern analytical methods, the intern will reconstruct elements of the historical accident source term, assess radiological consequences, and translate the findings into lessons and measurement strategies for modern small modular reactor (SMR) emergency response.

Requirements

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master's degree program with a major in Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, or another program providing sufficient background in radiological sciences
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Responsibilities

• Use the 1961 SL-1 reactor accident as a case study in nuclear forensics and emergency preparedness.
• Collect and analyze legacy materials from the site to identify surviving radiological and materials signatures.
• Reconstruct elements of the historical accident source term using modern analytical methods.
• Assess radiological consequences.
• Translate findings into lessons and measurement strategies for modern small modular reactor (SMR) emergency response.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern