Catalysis and Spectroscopy Research Internship - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support our Transient Kinetic Analysis team. This intern will operate catalysts under agile conditions that ramp and cutback with variable energy prices, mechanistic studies of catalysts under various reaction conditions are needed. This project is specifically for operando spectroscopic studies (e.g. diffuse reflectance, Raman, photoluminescence) of a methanol synthesis catalyst.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student's availability. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Engineering
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with catalysis and spectroscopy research

Compensation:

• 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)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is 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, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.