Seaborg Institute Summer Research Fellowships 2020
We are pleased to announce a nationwide search for 8-10 outstanding graduate student candidates to participate in the Seaborg Institute Summer Research Fellowships Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, sponsored by the Department of Energy, the Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD) Program and the G. T. Seaborg Institute for Transactinium Science.
Research Fellowships will be offered in two major areas:
*Nuclear and Radiochemistry – nuclear forensics, homeland security, nuclear medicine, isotope production, nuclear physics, and related areas.
*Actinide Science – f-element chemistry and physics, spectroscopy, surface science, materials science, metallurgy, and related areas.
Fellowships generally run 10-12 weeks and give students an opportunity to join Los Alamos scientists in independent research projects that can contribute to their thesis or advanced degree. While at Los Alamos, Research Fellows are encouraged to attend our weekly lecture series on a wide variety of current research topics presented by Los Alamos experts. Students are expected to present their research results at a poster session at the end of the summer experience.
Application Procedure
A complete application package will include a Fellowship Application, CV, two letters of recommendation, and current transcripts (official or unofficial).
Application forms can be found at https://www.lanl.gov/projects//national-security-education-center/seaborg/summer-research/application-procedure-new.php. Submit your application and supporting documents by email to seaborg@lanl.gov. Supporting documents (CV, letters of recommendation, etc.) may be submitted separately; please include the applicant name in the subject email when submitting supporting documents.
More information is available from seaborg@lanl.gov. The deadline for applications is January 11, 2020, and selections will be made by February 1, 2020.
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled full-time at the time of application. Selection will be made on the basis of the applicant’s academic record, recommendation letters, and research interests.
Salary
Students are paid a competitive salary based on Laboratory guidelines. Graduate student temporary employee salaries are based on the number of academic school years completed. More information can be found on LANL’s education page at http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/graduate/index.php.
Living Accommodations
Living accommodations and arrangements are the responsibility of the Research Fellow. Housing in Los Alamos is limited and summer housing options fill quickly. It is recommended that you begin researching housing options as soon as possible. The LANL Housing Links can be found at http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/student-housing.php. There is also a Facebook page that might be helpful; search for Los Alamos County Rentals (NM).