PhD Intern - Computer Science

Job Listing ID:

4489473

Job Title:

PhD Intern -

Computer Science Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/09/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The?

Energy and Environment Directorate?delivers?science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The?

Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. Responsibilities The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. The Optimization and Control Group and the Energy Systems and Resilience Group are looking for a Summer Intern to contribute to innovative research on foundational models and cybersecurity. The intern will play a key role in leveraging foundational models to streamline user interactions and provide targeted insights for an existing multi-criteria decision-making platform used in large-scale infrastructure planning. Additionally, the position will also focus on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop a set of supplementary tools to enhance the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2). The intern will work with PNNL staff to design, implement, and test an AI agent for two specific tasks: (1) simplify user interactions and answer complex infrastructure planning queries for multi-criteria decision making in large-scale infrastructure planning, and (2) enable users of the C2M2 to advance the maturity of their cybersecurity program. The work will require an understanding of AI training, testing, and validation. Furthermore, the intern may be required to work with PNNL staff in the deployment of the tool.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be currently enrolled/matriculated in a PhD program at an accredited college. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in PhD program Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field. Preferred coursework or project experience in: machine learning/NLP, information retrieval, software engineering, and/or cybersecurity. Nice-to-have (not required): relevant certifications or training such as Azure/AWS fundamentals, Security+ (or equivalent), or prior research/industry experience ...

Job Classification:

Computer and Information Research Scientists Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

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