2027 SIParCS Undergraduate Student Internships

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research•Boulder, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) program at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers undergraduate students who have completed their freshman year hands-on research and development opportunities in high-performance computing and related fields that use HPC for scientific discovery and modeling. Interns join the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL), which provides supercomputing and data systems to the geosciences research community and conducts work in computational science, data analysis, scientific visualization, and numerical modeling. The 2027 internships last 11 weeks, from May 17 through July 30, 2027. Interns must be available for 40 hours per week. The program is planned to take place in person at NCAR campuses in Boulder, Colorado; meetings may be in person or held hybridly over Zoom or Google Meet. Interns conduct original research under the guidance of a science mentor, attend technical seminars and skills-enhancing workshops, prepare a poster, give an oral presentation of their results, and participate professionally in SIParCS activities. There are three unpaid holidays during the summer program: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. Applicants may apply to no more than two projects. Application materials include a personal statement, a CV or resume, and a copy of the most recent unofficial undergraduate transcript. Applicants must currently be enrolled at a U.S. university, be authorized to work in the United States, and be able to participate on site in Boulder. Candidates selected for hire will undergo background checks and/or federal screenings.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a U.S. university.
Undergraduate who has completed at least their freshman year.
Authorized to work in the United States; F visa students must obtain required CPT or OPT work authorization.
Available to participate on site in Boulder, Colorado.
Available to work 40 hours per week during the summer program, May 17 through July 30, 2027.
Able to work with a broad group of peers and interact with mentors and peers in a collaborative, inquiry-supportive manner.
Skill in using communication software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific computing tools and programs.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic problem-solving skills and ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
Basic coursework knowledge of mathematics, computer science, or engineering.
Ability and willingness to follow organizational and assigned work-group guidelines and policies.
Submit a personal statement, CV or resume, and unofficial undergraduate transcript by the application deadline.

Responsibilities

Conduct original research under the guidance of a science mentor.
Communicate with the mentoring team, organize meetings, and ask for help as needed.
Attend appropriate technical seminars and skills-enhancing workshops.
Prepare a poster and give an oral presentation of research results at the end of the summer.
Participate professionally in all SIParCS activities.
Work collaboratively with peers and mentors and follow organizational and work-group guidelines and policies.