Molten Salt Intern

About the Role

• Internship supporting ongoing R&D in molten salt electrochemistry.
• Emphasis on salt fabrication, electrochemical data collection, and data analysis.
• Applications in the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Reporting to the Advanced Technology of Molten Salts team.
• Team works a 9x80s schedule onsite at Idaho Falls Campus.
• Start date and duration vary based on project and student availability.
• May be eligible for course credit if approved by university.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ongoing R&D in molten salt electrochemistry.
• Conduct salt fabrication.
• Perform electrochemical data collection.
• Analyze electrochemical data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering degree program.
• Enrolled full-time in an Undergraduate, Master, or Doctorate degree program at an accredited college/university.
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Applicants subject to requirements of DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.
• Current Resume or CV required.
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs) required.
• Current class schedule and number of credits required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an Undergraduate, Master, or Doctorate degree program.
• Studying Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Subject to DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Undergraduate Internships: $26.94/hour - $32.41/hour
• 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
• Internships are typically multi-level; placement dependent on degree field and level of education.
• Paid holiday time off.
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Operate job-related equipment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity required.

About Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

• Science-based, applied engineering national laboratory.
• Supports the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.
• Mission: Discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
• Vision: Change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.