When offered
Summer only
Who can apply
Undergraduate and graduate students
Location
Sandia/California
About PSI
Graduate and undergraduate interns in the Physical Sciences Institute (PSI) at Sandia take physical-science problems "hands on." Whether working side-by-side with the energetic and talented microfluidics team to solve today's challenging chem-bio problems or collaborating with top researchers in Sandia's world-renowned Combustion Research Facility (CRF) to develop ground-breaking diagnostic and remote-sensing tools, PSI interns are immersed in a scientifically rich and dynamic research community. Interns are expected to make a strong contribution to their assigned projects.
Current examples of PSI projects include the following:
- Emissions measurements in an automotive HCCI research engine
- Laser absorption measurements of elementary reaction kinetics of the vinyl radical
- Advanced engine heat-release analysis
- Turbulent-energy dissipation estimation
- The effect of cartridge geometry effects on protein concentration and recovery using microliter solid-phase extraction
- Bonding methodologies for plastic chips
- Autonomous electrokinetic concentrator for water-quality monitoring
- Hydrogen engine combustion
Application procedure
- Use Sandia's Careers tool to create a username and password.
- Enter "physical sciences institute" into the Keywords text field, and click Search.
- Browse the list of PSI intern openings.
- Complete an online application for a specific intern opening.
Detailed instructions for using Sandia's Careers tool to apply for a position are also available.