Summer Interns – Research Support (Level III)

The Applied Program Division at SLAC is currently seeking an intern who deeply cares about participating in impactful applied research as part of the Grid Integration Systems and Mobility group to develop solutions for the urgent challenges of de-carbonization and electricity generation and delivery.

As a Research Support Intern you will assist Staff Scientists and post-doctoral researchers in the Grid Integration Systems and Mobility team, who are developing and deployment of machine learning tools and statistical models with a particular emphasis on power systems and building-to-grid applications. You will also be expected to provide assistance in developing big data analytics platforms or grid edge solutions leveraging internet of things (IoT), sensor networks, and visualization techniques.

Specific responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently.
• Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
• Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
• Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.

Note: This is a non-benefits eligible temporary-nonexempt position (work at 50% full-time equivalent or more), not to exceed 980 hours in six consecutive months. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age, currently enrolled in an educational program or recently graduated, and have US work authorization.

Qualifications:

• Candidates with or studying towards a BS degree in computer science or engineering fields. (High school applicants, over 18 years of age with exceptional achievements are welcome to apply as well).
• Demonstrated experience with software programming, embedded, multi-threaded, real-time systems programming and developing in C/C++, Java and Python.
• Experience with databases (SQL, Spark, etc.) and visualization tools.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, analytics and debugging.
• Experience managing individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Flexibility and interest to work independently in a dynamic, startup environment
• Solid foundation in data structures, advanced algorithms and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Good understanding of distributed systems, streaming, big-data processing systems.
• Good understanding of database internals and database language theories.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design, concurrency, multithreading, synchronization.
• Good understanding of power systems
• Excellent communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to select, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Knowledge of application domain.

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: https://ift.tt/2xXmdVc
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, https://ift.tt/1fvISet.