Graduate Student Intern

About the Role

This position is for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The duration of this position is at least one year, with the intent to support continued multi-year work.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and applying algorithms to process and analyze sensor data (including images, spectra, time series, or other types)
• Using statistical, mathematical, or computational methods to address detection and characterization problems
• Modeling sources, sensors, and measurement uncertainties
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental or field-collected data
• Contributing to the design or calibration of sensing systems and instruments
• Communicating research findings through reports, presentations, publications, and teamwork

Requirements & Tech Stack

• General experience in scientific computing, data analysis, or algorithm development
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate research results effectively
• Demonstrated strong analytical problem-solving abilities to overcome technical challenges in remote sensing and data science challenges

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications

• Working familiarity with one or more areas such as image/signal processing, machine learning, statistical analysis, sensor systems, or scientific software
• Experience with programming languages or scientific computing tools
• Experience with experimental or field research, instrumentation, or data collection

Work Environment

• Work Location: The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
• Work Schedule: This position is a remote position. Interns working fully remotely may only work a 5/40 schedule. Interns may not work remotely from Hawaii, Minnesota, Santa Monica, CA or San Francisco, CA.

Required Application Materials

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Clearance

• Q clearance required. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.