Intern, R&D Graduate Summer -Nuclear Energy Fuel Cycle, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

The Nuclear Energy Fuel Cycle team is seeking graduate students inspired to make a difference in the world by tackling the challenging problem of spent nuclear fuel disposal. You will be working alongside experts in the science and engineering of deep geologic disposal on international collaborations that close knowledge gaps, build confidence in disposal options, and develop the tools needed for disposal concept implementation. Multiple positions are available; successful candidates will engage in projects that align with their skills and interests.

On any given day, you may participate in one or more of the following activities :

• Implement models of the processes affecting radionuclide release and transport in the subsurface
• Support experimental work to characterize the evolution of engineered and natural materials in a repository.
• Apply software programming skills to problems of simulation, visualization, or data collection and processing.
• Apply methods of machine learning, data analytics, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, or inverse modeling to a variety of problems
• Develop publications and presentations.
• Participate in the Earth and Energy Systems summer intern program.

Salary Range

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here .

Qualifications We Require

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements :

Note : If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience performing laboratory experiments and / or using analytical instruments.

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.

About Our Team

The Nuclear Waste Disposal Research and Analysis Department executes experimental studies and develops process models to further the scientific bases for safe geologic disposal of high-level nuclear waste. This includes investigation of natural system processes in argillite (clay / shale), crystalline (granitic), and salt host rocks. It also includes investigations of the function and evolution of engineered barrier systems. Research activities encompass waste form behavior, radionuclide release and transport, as well as natural and engineered barrier system performance.

The Applied Systems Analysis and Research Department delivers simulation and analysis capabilities for probabilistic performance assessment of deep geologic disposal systems for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. We partner with colleagues at Sandia, other national labs, and universities to implement and demonstrate innovative solutions for multiphysics, multiscale modeling, uncertainty quantification, and sensitivity analysis. Our capabilities are also applied to simulation and analysis of subsurface systems in Sandia's energy, climate, and nonproliferation program spaces.

NEFC Sociotechnical Systems Department develops a wide range of solutions to the nuclear energy fuel cycle (NEFC) that operate on the nexus of social sciences and engineering research and development. - We develop sociotechnical systems solutions to radioactive waste management issues, including consent-based siting for interim storage and repository options. - We study the consequences of postclosure criticality on the performance of a deep geologic repository - We develop and manage tools and procedures for quality assurance, workforce development, and knowledge management through the retention and transfer of tacit knowledge from the radioactive waste disposal work force. - We support holistic analysis and integration of technologies for the commercial deployment of an advanced reactors ecosystem.

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 :

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at : http : / / www.sandia.gov

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment / education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.