Human Factors and Technology Adoption Intern - Summer 2027

Posting description

In this internship you will support workforce adoption of AI and other technological innovations within the nuclear industry, enabling stakeholders to fully realize their transformative potential.

The purpose is to determine the association between innovation readiness and technology adoption. Organizational readiness, and specifically workforce resistance to change has been identified as one of the largest barriers to technology adoption in the plants. The innovation readiness framework developed by this group was previously applied to a site, and several recommendations were generated to enhance innovation adoption. This research project will focus on an evaluation of technology adoption 6-12 months post assessment. Using the innovation readiness framework, this task will determine the extent to which workforce culture contributes to technology adoption dynamics, including AI.

The following activities will be performed:

• Identify innovation culture factors that influence the speed and depth of technology adoption
• Develop indicators of adoption disengagement that serve as early intervention targets, including AI-specific workforce signals.
• Establish tailored adoption recommendations for site leadership.

Reporting to the Human Factors and Reliability team. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an Doctorate degree program at an accredited college/university studying Human Factors, Human Systems Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering or closely related.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
  Current class schedule and number of credits

Compensation and Benefits

• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical requirement

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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