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Digital Twin Intern

Southern Arkansas University, Idaho Falls, ID, United States


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Advance the Future of Nuclear Energy with INL!

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a

graduate student in Nuclear Engineering (or a closely related field)

for a

Summer 2026 internship

to help develop a

discrepancy checking and diagnosis tool

for a

digital‑twin–based supervisory control system . This is a hands‑on research opportunity to apply

AI and machine learning

methods to next‑generation energy systems.

Responsibilities

Integrate

active learning ,

reinforcement learning , and

multi‑agent AI systems

into a digital twin (DT) framework.

Design and implement methods for

discrepancy detection and diagnosis

within a DT‑based supervisory control loop.

Apply

verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification (VVUQ)

to evaluate model fidelity and decision robustness.

Analyze simulation and sensor data, develop ML models in

Python , and contribute to

technical reports and publications .

Enrolled full time in a

Ph.D. program

in

Nuclear Engineering

or a closely related field.

Coursework or experience in

modeling & simulation ,

machine learning ,

verification & validation , and

uncertainty quantification .

Familiarity with

Python

and strong analytical skills.

Minimum

3.0 GPA

and authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

reinforcement learning ,

active learning ,

digital twins , or

advanced control systems .

Comfort with

time‑series/sensor data

and

data–model discrepancy analysis .

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a passion for collaborative research.

Onsite at INL – Idaho Falls, ID



Summer 2026 | Flexible start date

9x80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Doctoral-level internship | Course credit may be available

Join us and help shape the future of

AI‑driven nuclear control systems

through cutting‑edge digital twin research.

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