Positions will close to applicants on January 15, 2027. Data Science Summer Institute mentors will have until February 5, 2027 to make their Summer selections.
We have openings for our Summer Graduate Internship Program. These positions are intended for students who have earned their bachelor’s degree and will be enrolled in a graduate program by Fall 2027. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on research that supports their educational and professional development. Selected interns will play a key role in providing technical and/or research support to projects in areas such as computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, engineering disciplines, and other related STEM disciplines.
Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence.
What you'd do
- Cohort Option 1: May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027
- Cohort Option 2: June 21, 2027 – September 10, 2027
- Provide technical and/or research support to projects in one or more of the above areas, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
- Support documentation, testing, creation or modification of Laboratory software, hardware, or Computer operating systems.
- Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
- Perform technical assignments of basic to moderate complexity and provide technical support to scientists working on scientific research and development projects.
- Participate in DSSI curriculum, including a weeks-long team challenge, networking, seminars, tours, and related events.
- Present individual and team results to Lab staff and your peers through presentations and/or poster sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What they want
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
- Must be enrolled as a college or university student by Fall 2027, in good standing at an accredited institution, and pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related STEM fields.
- Proven ability to adapt and thrive in challenging situations, demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills to achieve goals while overcoming setbacks.
- Demonstrated academic achievement in scientific curriculum.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
- Experience applying advanced computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
- Experience working with computers and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Age 18 or older at the start of the internship.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · Science
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow.