Undergraduate Student Researcher
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Job Description
About Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites individuals to join their team and contribute to strengthening United States security by applying their expertise to solve significant global challenges. LLNL prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture, seeking individuals who demonstrate an understanding of working collaboratively with peers and who actively engage, advocate, and contribute to this environment.
LLNL has been recognized as one of Glassdoor’s “2025 Best Places to Work.” Employees benefit from holiday pay, sick leave accrual, and individual 401(k) contributions. The organization emphasizes values related to inclusion, which can be found on their website.
Job Description, Detailed
This role involves multiple openings for undergraduate students to gain practical research experience, supporting their educational objectives. The research conducted will span various fields, including nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, plasma dynamics, numerical methods, and computer science. Projects integrate theoretical concepts with computational applications, specifically designed to advance students’ educational goals. This position is situated within the Strategic Deterrence Principal Directorate.
A hybrid schedule may be offered, combining in-person and virtual work, potentially allowing for remote work one or more days per week.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and/or utilizing high-performance scientific software to complete novel research tasks.
• Working closely with mentors under supervision on assigned projects.
• Delivering a required oral presentation of each project at the end of the summer.
• Presenting work at a poster session.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications required for this position are:
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Ability to apply basic principles of physics, engineering, and/or computer science to solve technical problems.
• Possession of effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Qualifications We Desire (preferred but not mandatory):
• Coding experience (e.g., Python, C++).
• A GPA of 3.5 or above.
The pay range for the 705.1 level is $22.80 – $31.00 Hourly, under a step structure where placement is determined by the most recent completed academic year. The application deadline is January 20, 2025. No security clearance is required, but the position involves U.S. Export Control, necessitating work to be performed by a U.S. person. For assignments longer than 179 cumulative days, a Personal Identity Verification process, including a background check, is required for U.S. persons. External applicants must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, including for marijuana use, due to Federal Law. Restrictions on mobile device use in Limited Areas apply.
