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Battelle/PNNL

Industry: STEM

Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Type: Internship

Location: Virtual

Application Deadline: Jun. 20, 2022

Starts: Jun. 20, 2022

Available Positions: 2

$ Paid
 Full Time
 Part Time

Description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)  is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated,  diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity,  Creativity,  Collaboration,  Impact,  and Courage.  Every year,  scores of dynamic,  driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science,  innovations and outcomes for the U.S.  Department of Energy and other sponsors;  here is your chance to be one of them!
 

At PNNL,  you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance,  flexible work schedules and telework options.  PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living.  The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive)  from Seattle or Portland,  and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport,  connected to 8 major hubs.

 

The mission of the Signature Science and Technology Division is to discover the science,  develop the technology,  and drive operations to counter emerging national security threats.

We help the nation maintain U.S.  Supremacy in detecting adversaries by building new capabilities that combine measurement and analysis,  and by channeling our long-standing programs towards the detection and forensic analysis of weapons proliferation.

 

We help the nation deter and counter the use of weapons of mass destruction.  We house a deep understanding of the nonproliferation landscape that builds on a long history of providing technical support to international treaties.  We also support the nation’s nuclear deterrent by developing production methods for strategic materials.

 

We help the nation develop science and technology for a radically different conflict landscape.  We use our deep measurement capabilities that combine measurement with theory and data analytics to move signature detection toward mission relevant speed—a speed that requires automation and produces near-real-time analysis.โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹

 

Responsibilities

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)  is seeking ambitious,  high caliber sophomore,  junior or senior high school students for intern assignments within the Student Research Apprenticeship Program (SRAP).  This summer internship is a research-based experience for students who are sophomore,  juniors or seniors and/or students traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering.

 

The Nuclear Engineering &  Analysis Group is part of the National Security Directorate.  The Group is currently looking to fill a STEM internship position with a focus on analysis of experimental data obtained from ultrasonic inspections of Hanford tanks.  The student will work with engineers and scientists to evaluate remotely generated data from robotic sensor deployment technology to correlate position tracking data with signal generation from ultrasonic imaging.  The work will expose the student to robotics engineering,  data analysis,  statistics,  and computer programming.

 

****BEFORE YOU APPLY****

When asked to upload your resume to your application,  you need to upload one (1)  PDF file that includes the following:

 

1.  Cover Letter

2.  Resume

3.  Unofficial transcript

4.  Personal Statement:  Describe who you are beyond your academic achievements and potential.  Offer information in regards to what kind of activities,  leadership or experiences you’ve had that contributed toward your interest in STEM.

 

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE ITEMS ABOVE IN THEIR SINGLE PDF UPLOAD WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AS INCOMPLETE.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore,  junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application.
  • Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date.
  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of algebra,  geometry,  trigonometry,  and pre-calculus
  • Interest or experience in computer science (Python,  Matlab)
  • Experience with basic office software applications such as Microsoft Word,  Excel,  and PowerPoint.