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National Laboratory Opportunities

The Department of Energy National Laboratories offer comprehensive opportunities for learning, experiencing, and exploring cutting-edge research dedicated to studying and addressing significant climate challenges. The national laboratories provide a distinctive platform for students, faculty, and researchers to actively contribute to global initiatives. Explore and participate in forward-thinking projects that play a pivotal role in unlocking a more sustainable future. The opportunities listed here are offered by individual laboratories.

High School Internship Program

The High School Internship Program (HS) provides qualified northern New Mexico high school seniors the opportunity to develop skills and gain work experience, while receiving exposure to a variety of career fields. Internships are available in both STEM and other career fields (e.g., administrative, business, operations support, etc.).

Have senior status AND be at least 16 years of age at the time the internship begins. Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Attend a high school located in northern New Mexico. Pass a new employment drug test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

LANL Postdoctoral (Postdoc) Program

The Postdoctoral (Postdoc) Research program offers the opportunity for appointees to perform research in a robust scientific R&D environment, present and publish research, advance knowledge in basic and applied science, and strengthen national scientific and technical capabilities.

Candidate must be nominated and sponsored by a member of the Laboratory's technical staff.

Postdoctoral

Year-round

LANL Undergraduate Student Internship Program (UGS)

The Undergraduate Student Internship Program (UGS) provides domestic and international students with relevant research experience while they are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Interns may work during the summer break or throughout the academic year.

For entering first-year students, must have acceptance into an undergraduate program and intent to enroll. For continuing students, must have full-time status, 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester (or the equivalent of full-time enrollment). Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.

Undergraduate

Summer break or academic year

Internship