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Los Alamos National Laboratory

High Performance Computing Graduate Student

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545

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What You Will Do The High Performance Computing Division (HPC) managers world-class Supercomputing Centers. Our employees engage in research, development, and state-of-the-art software engineering, supporting development, design and effective use of large scale data and computational environments. Delivering computational capability and data management at petascale (i.e., across tens of thousands of processors and some of the largest, fastest, and most complex data movement and storage systems in the world) gives rise to cutting edge technical challenges. HPC Division innovates to meet those challenges.

HPC is seeking recent graduates looking for a challenging paid postgraduate internship at the post-baccalaureate level. All selected candidates will be provided with a mentor, a challenging project for their appointment, and an opportunity to present their project work and progress to colleagues. The projects we have to offer will vary depending on the skills and interests of the candidate and our current needs.

Minimum Job Requirements We are seeking a wide variety of computational skills employed in an HPC environment. To receive full consideration, candidates must have received a degree in one of the following:

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Systems Administration

Computer Networking

Computer Systems Analysis

Software Engineer

Electrical Engineering

Information Systems Security Management

Mathematics or Physics

What You Need AND knowledge and introductory experience in one or more of the following:

Cluster Computing and System Administration

Programming skills (C++, Python, SQL, Perl, etc.)

Linux system management

Linux-based computer security

Parallel Programming

FPGA Programming

HPC System Software

Data Storage

Computer Networking

What You Will Need to Know Note to Applicants: A cover letter expressing the candidate's strengths and interests will help create the best match between applicant and internship. It is highly recommended to submit a cover letter if you are interested in the Supercomputing Institute. All applications received prior to the first Tuesday in January will be considered for the Supercomputer Institute. You can find information on that program here: https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/internships/summer-schools/supercomputer

Applicants may send any questions to HPCRecruits@lanl.gov.

Required Application Materials

Current resume

Current official transcripts

Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission. LANL is a national security laboratory.

Where You Will Work Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

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