The Center for Global Security Research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA is now accepting applications for summer 2017 student internships.
“For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have openings for undergraduate and graduate students and recent bachelors or master’s level graduates within one year, to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You may conduct research in the fields of nuclear engineering, computational sciences, materials science and engineering, cyber security, interactive data mining, political science and international relations to support United States (US) policy and decision makers in developing strategies for national and international security.
Essential Duties
At the Undergraduate Level (Non-Exempt):
– Gather and analyze the data or information in support of ongoing research.
– Communicate research project(s), document work, and have technical knowledge based on the level of education.
– Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientists in research and development projects.
Qualifications
At the Undergraduate Level (Non-Exempt):
– Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Bio-engineering Psychology, Computer Science, Physical Science, Political Science, or International Relations.
– Ability to apply basic and scientific approaches to problem-solving (plan, analyze and execute).
– Demonstrated effective communication skills.
– Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
– Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
– Ability to work in a team environment.
– Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a graduate degree or a recent Bachelors or Masters graduate within one year in Mathematics, Bio-engineering Psychology, Computer Science, Physical Science, Political Science, or International Relations.
– Demonstrated academic achievement in Mathematics, Bio-engineering Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science or International Relations.
– Experience applying basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
– Ability to work in a team environment.
Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: None.
Note: This is a Temporary Student Intern appointment. This assignment is full time during the summer academic break. Refer to the Scholar Program website at https://scholars.llnl.gov/ for additional student employment information.
Salaries are based on student academic level.
Selected applicants will be required to provide transcripts.
For more information and to apply, please visit http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/6385693-center-for-global-security-research-student-intern.
