- Conduct independent research and work on team assignments.
- Design novel approaches to investigate the mineral carbonation and dissolution mechanisms.
- Preferred skills: Machine Learning, Raman and XRD.
- Interact, communicate, and problem solve with a diverse team of research staff within the PCSD, EED, EMSL, and across PNNL.
- Contribute as a team member to support publications and reports led by other researchers.
- Present research at technical conferences and project/program review meetings.
- Participate in the development of research proposals. Qualifications
- Candidates must be matriculated/enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
- A background in one or more of the following research areas, involving mineral carbonation and dissolution, nucleation and crystal growth, Machine Learning, Raman, and XRD.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Work in collaboration with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff across the Lab, and must be able to work closely and communicate effectively with experimentalist and computational modeling colleagues.
- Ability to adapt, refine, or innovate experimental tools as needed.
- Be able to recognize abnormal operating conditions, correct and report to supervisor and warranty provider in a timely and responsible manner.
- Provide direct support and field oversight of research activities involving nanoparticle synthesis and characterization; Supervise and coordinate work from multiple projects.
- Keep accurate and legible operating records associated with assigned job. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Masters Intern - Richland, United States - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Responsibilities
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to collaboration and work–life balance. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven Master Student Interns come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations, and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them
Contribute to PNNL's goals in understanding the complex systems and phenomena vital to the nation's energy and environmental resources as part of the Lab's Physical Sciences Division (PSD) and in close partnership with the Energy and Environment Directorate (EED). As a Masters Intern in the Geochemistry group, you will join a talented, multi-investigator team to investigate mineral carbonation and dissolution. You will focus on developing a line of experimental research coupled with machine learning techniques to investigate the crystal growth and dissolution mechanisms of metal carbonates using various in situ and ex situ techniques, such as in situ Raman to address critical questions in the areas of chemistry, geochemistry, and energy materials.
The Ideal Candidate:
If you are ready to test your talents and training in Geochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, and/or Chemistry and hone your skills as a Master Student Intern researcher at a national laboratory widely recognized for its work in the physical sciences, we want to connect with you. The ideal person has an interest in advancing measurement approaches and applying them to complex problems. Details are below; you do not need to meet all of the preferred qualifications to be considered.
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