Year Round Undergraduate Internship: Materials Characterization and Reliability

Overview Posting Title : Year Round Undergraduate Internship: Materials Characterization and Reliability Location : CO - Golden Position Type : Intern (Fixed Term) Hours Per Week : 20 Job Description The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) has an immediate opening for an undergraduate student in Golden, Colorado to assist with laboratory work studying the performance and reliability of materials for PV modules. The Component Life-cycle Assessment and Weathering Team focuses on durability of energy technologies, including the materials used in photovoltaic modules and the cables and connectors used to transmit electricity. Example tasks will include fabricating samples using soldering and lamination techniques, testing connector electrical and physical characteristics, optical characterization, and chemical characterization (e.g., spectroscopy and/or differential scanning calorimetry). This internship provides relevant laboratory experience for preparation for graduate school or a career in industries including materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical device engineering, electronics packaging, reliability, or physics. A continued internship is anticipated, including through both the summer and school year. This position can be part-time during the academic year and has the capacity for full-time work during academic breaks and holidays. Basic Qualifications Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution. Note: Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts as part of the application process; a letter of recommendation may be required if selected; educational requirements must be met before employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Laboratory experience (or similar from school/work/hobby) Aptitude for hands-on projects Aptitude for technical problem solving and troubleshooting Attention to detail Ability to carry out tasks independently Computer skills for logging and organizing large data sets, including Excel and MS Office software Teamwork ethic and ability to communicate within the team Familiarity with the scientific method Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Python for data processing and manipulation Familiarity or coursework on mechanics of materials, electronics, and material property Application Window & Salary Job Application Submission Window : The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range : Based on full-time 40 hours per week; $34,800 – $55,700. Salary decisions consider education, training, experience, and internal pay alignment. Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act compliance is observed. Benefits & Compliance Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; and sick leave (where required by law). Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits. Badging & Drug Free Workplace : NLR may require a federal PIV badge and background investigation for access; pre-employment drug testing is required and may include marijuana where permitted by law. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Submission Guidelines Please submit an application form for each position for which you are qualified, including a cover letter and resume. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Note For information about right to work, please refer to applicable state and federal guidance. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Laboratory of the Rockies