Student Researcher

Job Description

Student Researcher | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)

The Tone:
This is a student researcher position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in Livermore, CA (Hybrid). LLNL consistently transforms bold ideas into world-changing impact, advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. The organization’s mission spans nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense. This role offers graduate students and recent graduates practical research experience to further their educational goals, combining theory with computation within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Livermore, CA (Hybrid)
• Pay: $6752–$8201 monthly
• Team: Strategic Deterrence Directorate
• Mission: Conduct research in fields such as nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, plasma dynamics, numerical methods, and computer science to further students’ educational objectives.
• Tech Stack: Python, C++

What You’ll Actually Do
• Software Development: Develop and/or employ high-performance scientific software to complete novel research tasks.
• Project Collaboration: Work with mentors under limited supervision on your assigned research project.
• Oral Presentation: Present an oral presentation of each project at the end of the summer.
• Poster Session: Present your research work at a poster session.
• Problem Solving: Work on projects of greater complexity, with increased freedom and responsibility to develop fundamental solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a graduate degree, OR have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Math, Physics, and Engineering majors should intend to complete a Ph.D.
• Experience: Must have experience applying basic principles of physics, engineering, and/or computer science to solve technical problems. Students should have a track record of achievement in their field of study.
• Skills: Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Coding experience (e.g., Python, C++), GPA of 3.5 or above.