Applied Mathematics Graduate Students

What You Will DoWe are seeking candidates to join our team in Los Alamos National Laboratory's Theoretical Division (T-Division).

T-Division offers a unique and dynamic environment that fosters multidisciplinary collaborations in support of the laboratory's strategic basic research and national security missions.

The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group within T-Division conducts research across a wide range of topics, including fusion science, space plasma science, numerical analysis, computational imaging, optimization, environmental sciences, and the modeling of critical infrastructure such as gas pipelines and electrical grids.

These diverse application areas are unified by research in novel algorithms, numerical methods, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group is seeking qualified graduate students to join our research teams.

This opportunity allows selected candidates to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research while expanding their skill set.

The position is open to students who will be actively enrolled in a graduate program throughout the duration of their appointment.

Summer positions are also available to graduating undergraduates who have been accepted into graduate programs for Spring 2026.

Selected students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 in their graduate studies.

While most students participate in the program for a 10-12 week period over the summer, there are opportunities to participate during the spring and fall semesters or year-round.

Successful candidates will be paired with a mentoring team and will collaborate closely with one of the scientific teams within T-5.What You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:

Enrollment in a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or closely related field

A minimum 3.2 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA on graduate course work

Ability to work within a collaborative team environment

Desire to learn new things and openness to work on different projects

Education/Experience: Current enrollment graduate degree in applied mathematics, engineering, physics, or a related fieldDesired Qualifications:

Ability to independently learn the usage of scientific software packages and how to perform analytical calculations

Experience in one or more of the following topical areas:

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Applied Scientific Computing Research2.

Numerical analysis3.

Algorithm development4.

Linear and nonlinear partial differential equations5.

Scientific and Computational Imaging 6.

Network analysis, optimization, and control7.

Critical Infrastructure8.

Artificial Intelligence or Machine LearningEssential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):Work Environment:Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

All work locations are at the discretion of management