What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intelligence and Space Research Postbaccalaureate position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
Come join the brightest minds in cutting edge space technology! The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at the Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking highly motivated recent graduates looking for a challenging postgraduate internship at the post-baccalaureate level. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. As an ISR Postbac student, we will provide you with a mentor, a challenging project, and an opportunity to present your work and progress to colleagues. Projects will vary depending on your skills and interests and the Laboratory's current needs. The ISR Postbac program offers paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduate students in a variety of Intelligence and Space Research projects. The Postbac program provides mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a normalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study. You will work closely with one of six groups within ISR Division:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education or experience in one of the following areas relevant to ISR Division:
Education/Experience: BS/BA Degree from an accredited program in related field completed within the past 2 years with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants: A resume and current transcript, showing the above requirements, are required.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusCasual
Come join the brightest minds in cutting edge space technology! The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at the Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking highly motivated recent graduates looking for a challenging postgraduate internship at the post-baccalaureate level. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. As an ISR Postbac student, we will provide you with a mentor, a challenging project, and an opportunity to present your work and progress to colleagues. Projects will vary depending on your skills and interests and the Laboratory's current needs. The ISR Postbac program offers paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduate students in a variety of Intelligence and Space Research projects. The Postbac program provides mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a normalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study. You will work closely with one of six groups within ISR Division:
- ISR-1: Space Science and Applications
- ISR-2: Space and Remote Sensing
- ISR-3: Space Data Science and Systems
- ISR-4: Space Electronics and Signal Processing
- ISR-5: Space Instrument Realization
- ISR-6: Space Remote Sensing and Data Science
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education or experience in one of the following areas relevant to ISR Division:
- Space or data science
- Numerical analysis
- Astrophysics
- Computational physics
- Computational material science
- Remote Sensing
- Machine Learning
- Statistics
- Computer Science
Education/Experience: BS/BA Degree from an accredited program in related field completed within the past 2 years with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong leadership skills
Note to Applicants: A resume and current transcript, showing the above requirements, are required.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusCasual
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