About the role#
We are looking for interns to join our team for the Summer 2027 term. You will support the discovery, development, and evaluation of advanced materials intended for critical national security applications. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to explore materials research, advanced manufacturing, and performance in extreme environments.
What you'll do#
- Conduct hands-on research involving the synthesis, processing, characterization, and testing of materials like metals, ceramics, and composites.
- Collaborate with experienced researchers to design experiments, analyze data, and investigate the relationships between materials processing, microstructure, and properties.
- Gain experience with laboratory techniques and equipment, such as additive manufacturing, microscopy, diffraction, and mechanical testing.
- Explore high-throughput experimentation, data analytics, and machine-learning-assisted materials discovery.
- Communicate research findings through technical discussions, presentations, and written summaries.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- US citizenship or permanent resident status is required to access our facilities and networks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in collaborative research.
- Previous research or laboratory experience in materials science or engineering is preferred.
- Familiarity with characterization techniques (microscopy, X-ray diffraction, metallography) or processing techniques (additive manufacturing, heat treatment, alloy development) is a plus.
- Experience with scientific programming or data analysis tools like Python or MATLAB is helpful.
- An interest in computational materials science, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time internship based in Laurel, Maryland.
- This position is paid.
About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a nonprofit research center. It operates as a university affiliated research center. The organization focuses on national security and scientific research. It specializes in prototyping and development for the defense and space manufacturing industry. The laboratory is based in Laurel, Maryland and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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