Intern - Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program III (PSAAP III) - Technical Graduate Year-Round
What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking Year-Round - Technical Graduate Interns to join our dynamic team!
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories is seeking multiple Predictive Science Academic Program (PSAAP) students to participate in collaborative research across a wide range of areas in computer science and computational science and engineering, solid mechanics, structural dynamics and thermal mechanics, both theoretical and experimental aspects. Possible research areas span the full range of advanced computer architectures, systems software, scalable linear and nonlinear solvers, continuous and discrete optimization, uncertainty quantification, multiscale methods, visualization, continuum mechanics, atomistic simulation techniques, machine learning, and related disciplines. Students are also sought with interests in computational methods to scientific and engineering applications including shock and impact physics, MHD, CFD, hypersonics, electrical systems, MEMS, and nanoscience. Internships are available for students participating in the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program III (PSAAP III).
To be considered, the applicant must be currently employed at a PSAAP III research institute and funded by one of the following PSAAP III centers:
- University of Colorado,
- University of Illinois - Urbana,
- Stanford University,
- University of Texas-Austin,
- University of Buffalo,
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),
- University of Maryland,
- University of New Mexico, and
- Oregon State University.
- Please note that students from PSAAP III partner schools are included in the eligibility pool.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Earned bachelor's degree
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- U.S. citizenship
Qualifications We Desire
To be considered, the applicant must be currently employed at a PSAAP III research institute and funded by one of the following PSAAP III centers:
- Receiving financial support through a fellowship or educational institute program
- University of Colorado,
- University of Illinois - Urbana,
- Stanford University,
- University of Texas-Austin,
- University of Buffalo,
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),
- University of Maryland,
- University of New Mexico, and
- Oregon State University.
- Please note that students from PSAAP III partner schools are included in the eligibility pool.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Sandia will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
About Our Team
The Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program at Sandia provides state-of-the-art computer simulation capabilities as part of National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) mission to extend the lifetime of nuclear weapons in the stockpile without underground testing. While these tools enable scientists and engineers to gain a comprehensive understanding of nuclear weapons, they are also revolutionizing the way in which a large number of innovative products are engineered. In fact, the computing, modeling, and simulation tools developed in the ASC program are leveraged by a variety of other national security programs. Hiring departments for this program are distributed throughout Sandia, at both NM and CA site.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible schedules, generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.