Featured Opportunity

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Location: UC San Diego Campus, La Jolla, California

The PPNT Boot Camp, a summer workshop-in-residence at IGCC, features lectures, discussions, and debates with distinguished researchers, academics, policy officials, and operational specialists from leading universities, the national laboratories, international organizations, and government agencies. Topics range from current nuclear threats, to international safeguards and nonproliferation strategies. Support for this program is provided by the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration.

Dates: July 5 – 15, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 PPNT Boot Camp! Please share this opportunity with any colleagues you think would be a good fit. 

More Information & Application Link

Application Deadline: March 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory

PPNT Internship

The PPNT National Laboratory Internship Program is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in nuclear security and policy research at a National Laboratory. Hosted at the Center for National Security and International Studies at Los Alamos National Laboratory, this eight-week program offers participants hands-on experience and exposure to areas critical to the nuclear security mission. For more details and application info, click here.

Dates: June 14 – August 17, 2026

Compensation: $1,000 weekly stipend + $2,500 housing and travel stipend

Eligibility: The program is designed for alum of the Public Policy and Nuclear Threats (PPNT) Boot Camp. Participants must be currently enrolled in an accredited full-time graduate program in political science, public policy, science & engineering or relevant fields.

Job Title: Communications Intern, UC Livermore Collaboration Center, UC National Laboratories

Position Base
Livermore, CA

Location
Livermore, CA (onsite)

Department Overview

The UC National Laboratories (UCNL) at the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) has governance and prime contract administration responsibility for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and represents UC’s management of limited liability companies (LLCs) responsible for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). As a key partner in the Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) and the Triad National Security, LLC, UCNL is responsible for governance and oversight of the Labs and has responsibility for assuring excellence in science, technology and engineering and mission execution underpinned by excellence in business and operations. UC has sole responsibility for LBNL and UCNL leads in assuring all aspects of contract administration, mission execution and operations. The University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) is a newly renovated collaboration space managed by UCNL for meetings and programs, located in Livermore, CA, adjacent to LLNL. 

Position Overview: 

UCNL seeks an advanced undergraduate student interested in applying their talents and interests in communications (technical and general), and marketing in the areas of cutting-edge research at the UC campuses and national laboratories. The intern will play an important role in increasing UCLCC’s visibility and purpose with the development of interesting stories and exciting opportunities for collaboration that enhance the UC community’s understanding of UCLCC resources and the breadth of possibilities. The intern will also be involved in the operational aspects of planning and reporting/publicizing programs executed at the Center.

The intern will gain knowledge and exposure to UC affiliated national labs (LLNL, LBNL, LANL), UC campuses, medical centers and the Agriculture and Natural Resources program. 

Responsibilities: 

50% Develop and Write Communication Materials: Conduct interviews and write news articles for the UCLCC website; create marketing collateral and other communication materials (technical and general), as needed. 

• Work with all levels of administrative, management, and or scientific/technical staff at the UCNL and UC-affiliated Laboratories to contribute to story development and content creation and communicate various topics, including science and technology, to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Draft basic news releases, routine statements, and brief articles.
• Contribute to the creation of social media and other digital content.
  • Write professional-quality, factually correct articles that explain concepts in science and technology to the public following standard journalistic style. Interpret technical subject matter and translate into various, easily understandable forms (e.g., web copy, online newsletters, flyers, presentations).
  • May perform basic HTML editing using text editors and content management systems in WordPress.

25% Data Collection: 

• Gather news and information about UC and UC National Laboratories programs.
• Compile and organize content such as news clippings, media placements, photographs, statistics, and reports.
• Data mine from publicly available websites across the University of California system and Department of Energy.

15% Support Daily Operations of the Center:  

• Work closely with the Executive Director for Partnerships and Outreach and the Administrative Operations Coordinator at the Center to support client interactions, room reservations, and event preparation. May assist with organizing social functions in coordination with other organizations. 

10% Mentorship and Networking: 

• Meet with UCNL Leadership and team members to gain professional development skills. Opportunity to gain mentorship from seasoned staff members with UC and National Laboratory experience. Opportunities to connect and engage with fellow UCOP and LLNL interns. 

Experience: 

Currently enrolled University of California undergraduate student.

Required Qualifications: 

Some experience planning, developing, organizing, and writing content effectively across various types of communication platforms, including the Web.

Some experience and knowledge of social media and digital tools and their application in professional/business/academic environments.

Good knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications.

Good written and verbal communications, active listening, and political acumen skills, with a drive for quality control and excellence. 

Basic knowledge of and familiarity with social media communications tools and strategies, and familiarity with basic marketing and content strategy concepts and tools.

Good interpersonal and customer service skills to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of staff, faculty, and external constituencies.

Ability to work both independently and within a team to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing priorities.  

Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe products, Zoom or ability to quickly learn new systems and applications. Some knowledge of Web content management systems (WordPress) preferred. 

Basic knowledge of the UC system preferred, including the National Laboratories, and its mission and goals.

Additional Information: 

The selected candidate must reside within the state of California, or be willing to relocate, and will be required to work onsite in Livermore, CA. Some travel to Oakland for meetings will be required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: $20.00 – $27.00 hourly commensurate with skills/experience. (30-40 hours per week)

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

The first review date for this job is Wednesday, February 4th.  The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.  Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
  • APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment 

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Systemwide research to strengthen the UC research enterprise

Overview

► 146 projects since 2009

► $175M in program spending

► over 1500 UC faculty, postdocs and graduate students supported

► $575M in extramural funds leveraged by MRPI awardees

MRPI funding supports innovative, multicampus research collaborations that reinforce UC’s position as a leading university.

Goals and Priorities

• Enable exceptional research and groundbreaking discoveries that advance knowledge in areas important to California society, the environment, and the economy
• Enhance our competitiveness in attracting top faculty, graduate students, prestigious awards, and external funding
• Empower bold and original research

The deadline for responses is March 04, 2026.

The Genesis Mission will transform science. DOE is seeking input on strategies for tackling the Mission’s challenges and building a skilled workforce.

The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit public and private sector input on strategies for meeting the technical challenges of the Genesis Mission. It also seeks input on developing a skilled American workforce to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in science and engineering.  

The Genesis Mission will mobilize DOE’s National Laboratories, industry, and universities to harness the nation’s leading capabilities in high performance computing, next-generation quantum computers, and AI to revolutionize science innovation in this nation.  

“The Genesis Mission will double the productivity and impact of American science and engineering in a decade and address some of the most challenging problems of this century. It will lead to new industries and highly skilled jobs for our next generation. We are going to prepare them for these opportunities,” said DOE’s Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil. 

Meeting the goals of the Genesis Mission will require rapid mobilization of the full capabilities of our nation’s S&T enterprise, with tightly coordinated efforts across DOE and its National Laboratories, universities, industry, and philanthropy to work on a single common effort. Further, a workforce of 100,000 American scientists and engineers will need to be trained over the next decade to lead the world in AI-powered science, innovation, and applications.   

DOE is seeking input via a Request for Information on innovations for forging research partnerships between DOE, institutions of higher learning, industry, and philanthropic organizations, as well as establishing an AI for Science and Engineering pipeline. This pipeline would span training at the undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels. It will focus on establishing dual competencies in AI and a scientific/engineering discipline. These competencies would feed into rapidly expanding private and government sector jobs, as well as advanced degree educational programs.  

The RFI seeks input from:   

• Educational institutions interested in partnering with DOE, private industry, and philanthropic organizations. These partners would form highly collaborative research teams to meet the aggressive goals of the Genesis Mission. They would also establish new curricula and experiences for training bachelor’s and master’s level students, in AI for Science and Engineering and the future AI workforce, as well as research experiences as part of doctoral and post-doctoral associate training.
• Industrial institutions of all sizes interested in partnering with universities and DOE to advance science and technology needed for the Genesis mission. In addition, these groups would help define training requirements and support training to prepare a future American workforce.
• Philanthropic organizations interested in supporting AI for Science and Engineering research and student training.
• Think tanks and other research organizations. 

The deadline for responses is March 04, 2026.

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