Berkeley Lab’s Computing Sciences Area typically begins accepting applications for direct-hire positions in November for the following summer. Students are encouraged to apply early. Hiring decisions are usually made by the March to April timeframe.

Due to the high level of interest, we can only accept online applications. Some of the information required includes the following: Skills and relevant experience; Interest in the program; Educational background; References.

Note that students may also apply concurrently through the SULI or CCI programs. (Continue reading for more information about Berkeley Lab’s participation in these programs.)

The DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) sponsors and manages the following three internship programs in collaboration with DOE National Laboratories. The program brings opportunities and access to tomorrow’s leading science and technology experts and to the educators teaching them.

The DOE’s SULI, or Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship program, encourages undergraduates from two- and four-year colleges, post-baccalaureates, and graduate students to pursue STEM careers by providing research internships at one of 17 DOE National Laboratories.

Applications are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internships last ten weeks during the summer term (May through August) or 16 weeks during the fall (August through December) and spring (January through May) terms.

CCI, or Community College Internship program, encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing 10-week internships at one of 15 DOE laboratories.

Applications for the CCI program are solicited annually for the 10-week summer, fall, and spring terms. The fall and spring terms also offer a 16-week flexible schedule option.

The Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) is designed to provide an opportunity for faculty members from institutions historically marginalized in STEM to enhance research capabilities and strengthen STEM education and learning practices to develop talent to contribute to DOE research areas.

Prospective faculty applicants may apply for summer and non-summer terms to collaborate on research opportunities with DOE national laboratories. During a non-summer term (Spring or Fall), the program will focus on faculty participants only and last for ten weeks. All VFP faculty applicants must submit at the time of application a research project proposal co-developed with the collaborating research staff located at the host DOE laboratory.

Proposal guidance and requirements can be found here. Applications are solicited annually for the summer term (May through August).