SULI - ESIA - Parkham, Grace - 2.23.26

The USA is home to millions of tons of coal ash, a product of coal power generation, that is enriched with higher than usual concentrations of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical minerals and materials (CMMs). Argonne is currently involved in cutting-edge supply chain research, using optimization models and collaborating with partners to understand the cost and logistical implications of harvesting REEs and CMMs from this legacy waste
The successful intern will support an interdisciplinary team at Argonne working to unlock the potential of these new, unconventional resource systems. Tasks might include process modelling, cost estimation, computational analysis, and graphical support. The team welcomes the intern's specific interests and novel skillset to contribute to the effective development of this project.
This position provides an opportunity to gain significant research experience in the evolving field of unconventional resource development. This project is at the center of the new push to onshore supply chains and secure resources through innovative technical methods. We are interested in applicants looking to build connections and knowledge while offering new approaches and ideas to the group.

Education and Experience Requirements

• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
• Applicants must be:

‒ Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.

‒ Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or

‒ Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.

• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.
• If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.