Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Internship & Faculty Participant Programs

The management and operating contractor for Savannah River National Laboratory and Savannah River Site, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), offers educational and research opportunities to K-12 teachers, undergraduates, graduate, postgraduate students and university faculty in a variety of assignments.

Using the site’s unique resources and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, interns and participants support research and development activities, engineering, operations, and other site services while gaining knowledge and experience in their field of study.

Overview of the Internship & Faculty Participant Programs

SRNS has selected the South Carolina Universities Research and Education Foundation (SCUREF) and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education (ORISE) to provide opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students through postdoctoral candidates who are U.S. Citizens looking to gain additional training at Department of Energy (DOE) sites such as Savannah River Nuclear Solutions/Savannah River National Laboratory.

ORISE candidates are those attending a 4-year college/university not located in South Carolina. SCUREF candidates are those attending a 4-year college/university within the state of South Carolina. All Postgraduate/Postdoctoral candidates will be processed through SCUREF.

The Internship & Faculty Participant (I&FP) PG/PD Program allows:

• Gain additional training that will complement their academic experiences.
• Integrate academic theory and workplace requirements.
• Gain relevant skills and knowledge in their field of study.
• Develop professional networks.
• Interact with professional staff and use government facilities.
• Become familiar with the missions of SRNS

Eligibility for the I&FP Program

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above (verified by most recent official transcript).
• Must be a current, full-time student at an accredited 4-year college/university.
• Must be able to pass General Employee Training (GET), Substance Abuse Processing (SAP), and all training necessary to gain access to SRNS.

Disciplines

• Physical sciences
• Life sciences
• Engineering
• Environmental
• Computer science
• Mathematics
• General business
• Liberal arts

Benefits (Postgraduate/Postdoctoral candidates only)

• Reimbursement for travel (inbound and outbound if over 50 miles from site)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision) - SRNS covers 80% of the cost of insurance for the PG/PD
• Workers Compensation and Liability

Relocation

Postgraduate/Postdoctoral appointees are awarded one house hunting trip to the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) that is reimbursed through SCUREF and paid relocation to the area to begin your appointment. For the house hunting trip you will be reimbursed for a two-night stay in the area (includes mileage, per diem and hotel arrangements).

Internship Benefits (Undergraduate/Graduate)

• Paid remuneration
• Reimbursement for travel (inbound and outbound if over 50 miles from site)
• Workers Compensation and Liability

Length of Appointments

Internship and Participant Appointments are available during the academic year and summer.

How to Apply for Internship Positions:

ORISE Application (college/university outside of South Carolina)

• ORISE Application

SCUREF Applications: (college/university located inSouth Carolina)

• I&FP Faculty Application
• I&FP Postgraduate Application
• I&FP Undergrad & Graduate Application

Contacts:

Undergraduate and Graduate
Alyson Hutson
Building 703-47A, Rm 224
Savannah River Site
Aiken, SC 29808
Email: alyson.hutson@srs.gov
Phone: (803) 725-9831
Fax: (803) 725-8781

Postgraduate and Postdocs
Email: srnlresearchrecruiting@srnl.doe.gov

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Cooperative Education Program

Overview of the Cooperative Education Program

The SRNS Cooperative Education Program (Co-op Program) provides opportunities for students attending 4-year universities to alternate semesters of academic study with semesters of paid, career-related, learning experiences. The goal of the cooperative education program is to help bridge the gap between academic study and its application in professional practice.

Each student's Co-op experience is monitored both by the SRNS Co-op Office and university faculty to ensure learning. Cooperative Education, as the term implies, represents a partnership among the university, students, and SRNS.

Participating in the SRNS Cooperative Education Program gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom and to learn material not yet covered. This can enhance your academic performance and give you a competitive edge when seeking full-time employment upon graduation.

Participation in the Co-op program gives you the chance to:

• Apply classroom learning in a work setting and gain on-the-job experience
• Enhance your academic performance through increased understanding
• Realistically confirm your choice of major and career
• Strengthen your level of maturity, confidence and sense of responsibility
• Earn funds to help finance your education
• Increase your understanding of human relations and business operations
• Begin building a network of professionals in your field

Eligibility for the Co-op Program

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have completed 24 credit hours prior to first co-op rotation
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above (verified by most recent official transcript)
• Must maintain full-time status at an accredited 4-year college/university
• Must be able to pass General Employee Training (GET), Substance Abuse Processing (SAP), and all training necessary to gain access to SRNS.

Disciplines

• Physical sciences
• Life sciences
• Engineering
• Environmental
• Computer science
• Mathematics
• General business
• Liberal arts

Co-op Benefits

• Limited Service Employee (LSE) of SRNS
• Paid Salary
• Receive credit for prior state service if you obtain full-time employment
• Workers Compensation and Liability

How to Apply for Co-op Positions:

To apply for Co-op positions with SRNS forward your resume, transcripts, and letter of intent to alyson.hutson@srs.gov.

Contacts:

Alyson Hutson
Building 703-47A, Rm 224
Savannah River Site
Aiken, SC 29808
Email: alyson.hutson@srs.gov
Phone: (803) 725-9831
Fax: (803) 725-8781