From danae at MIT.EDU Thu Feb 23 11:58:21 2006 From: danae at MIT.EDU (Dana Elfenbein) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:58:21 -0500 Subject: [Sciintern] internship opportunities Message-ID: <20060223115821.cf4oxo2849sgogcg@webmail.mit.edu> Dear Students: You are currently registered in the Sciintern and/or allintern listservs. Here are a few internship opportunities in which you might be interested. If you would like to be taken off the listserv, please go to this link: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internshiplistservs.html Thank you. ABIOMED (www.abiomed.com) is an exciting, highly innovative, world leader in the medical device industry. Our mission is to provide a full spectrum of cardiac assist devices to support patients with failing hearts from short term temporary assist, to full replacement. Research & Design Internship Length of Internship: Summer 2006 Brief Job Description: * The student will work on instrumentation for the development of a cardiac mechanical support device; which includes working with the software that handles data acquisition, signal processing, device control, lab tests, data analysis and report writing. * The project will include developing tools for the advanced statistical analysis of data and also integrating reliability, manufacturing and clinical trial data. * Assist in the prototyping of the next generation of integrated remote monitoring for mechanical support devices. Requirements: * Senior or Graduate student pursuing a degree in EE or ME * Solid knowledge foundation in physics, math and chemistry. * Knowledge in biomedical field. * Demonstrated programming skills and rigorous logical thinking skills. * Highly self motivated with genuine interest in science and technology. Click the following link to apply online: https://www.hirebridge.com/application/appchoice.asp?jid=25514 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Charles River Analytics We are currently searching for a Scientist/Software Engineer to join our Cognitive Systems division. If you share our enthusiasm for research, technology, and intellectual challenges, we invite you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced artificial intelligence researcher and/or software developer to research, implement, and evaluate various artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling technologies in well-defined domains. You will work with our Principal Investigators to determine the requirements of the domains and to develop metrics by which various computational approaches can be assessed (including both human-centric metrics and strict computational performance measures). You will also support the documentation of your results in a form suitable for peer-reviewed publication. You will need to be able to quickly read and understand technical papers and to quickly implement the algorithms contained in those papers. We require a strong background in artificial intelligence and in designing, programming, and documenting complex Java-based software systems on Windows and Unix/Linux, and a minimum of two years of experience as a researcher or software developer. The ideal candidate will also have research experience in cognitive modeling, autonomous agent architectures, fuzzy logic, Bayesian networks, rule-based system, machine learning, and genetic algorithms as well as programming experience with Swing, OOD, OOP, design patterns, UML, XML, UI design, Eclipse, AccuRev, and Test Track Pro. Candidates should have experience performing research either independently or as part of a group. Candidates should also have experience with software engineering practices, reading/generating software specs, developing/executing test plans, and following software coding guidelines. Successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and the strong ability to effectively work with all levels of research and development staff at Charles River. At Charles River, we know that the key factor in our success over the past twenty-two years has been our ability to attract and retain a dedicated group of individuals who strive for personal excellence while contributing to our mutually supportive team. We are always interested in talking with bright, enthusiastic individuals who would thrive as members of our team. Our working environment is dynamic, collegial, and team-oriented. Our Principal Scientists actively participate in all project initiatives, and there are multiple opportunities for leadership at every level and in every area of the Company. Our established researchers and developers are true innovators with extensive publishing credits and nationwide peer recognition. We are proud to offer our employees a highly comprehensive and competitive benefits package including 100% paid medical and dental, life insurance, three weeks vacation, gym membership, incentive compensation, and a profit sharing/retirement plan with generous annual company contributions. Just minutes from Harvard Square, we enjoy the convenience of being on a busy MBTA bus route, and we also have plenty of parking for our staff and guests. To learn more, visit us at . Please email resume to: jobs at cra.com INCLUDE CODE 206EECS in the subject line. Or fax to: 617-868-0780. Reach Human Resources at: 617-491-3474, ext. 526 Charles River Analytics, 625 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bank of America's Corporate Treasury, Portfolio Management and various other risk management departments sponsor the Quantitative Management Associate Program (QMAP) in order to prepare and develop individuals with exceptional quantitative and interpersonal skills to become leading quantitative management professionals at Bank of America. The QMAP is a full-time, two-year rotational training and development program in which participants learn to apply quantitative skills to financial, economic, and statistical problems. QMAP seeks a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, strategic and creative thinking and exceptional communication skills. Applicants should be bright, flexible puzzle solvers who have a focus on learning. Basic qualifications include: Undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, quantitative finance, and/or other quantitative disciplines. Demonstrated interest or competency in finance. Geographic mobility. Internships and/or business experience is helpful, but not required. ***Please drop your resume on Monstertrak. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Part-Time Hedge Fund Associate (Boston-area): $500/month A Boston-based biotech hedge fund, is hiring a part-time associate to assist with scheduling meetings and phone calls with management teams of public companies and consultants. This position does not require that the associate come to the office as it can be done well from anywhere with a phone, laptop, and a professional, courteous attitude. Applicants must be able to respond quickly to emails and voice mail and be very well organized; students with high course loads or other commitments that may take precedence should not apply. Applicants should have their own Macintosh, ideally a laptop, and be familiar with iCal. Cell phone will be provided for job-use only. While knowledge of biology is not at all necessary for this position, candidates who do have a life-sciences background/training may be able to eventually transition into a full-time analyst position with more responsibilities upon graduation. Job requires 5-10 hours per week (some weeks may be more intense than others) and will pay a salary of $500/month; candidates will need to be able to continue performing this job over the summer. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter describing your current time commitments, summer plans, and career goals to Joe at jmark at racap.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, William James Hall/MGH (Professor Randy Buckner's Cognitive Neuroscience Memory Lab). We are looking to hire a part time research assistance to work on an fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) project examining the neural substrates underlying memory retrieval. The RA will assist in programming and data analysis. A compatible candidate would be a student majoring in computer science/math/engineering with programming skills. Please contact Tali Sharot: sharot at fas.harvard.edu. __________________ Internship opportunity at The Aerospace Corporation (www.aero.org) in northern Virgina. We?re currently seeking applicants for an internship position applicable to courses 6, 8, or 18, though the latter two would need to have an interest in electrical engineering applications of their majors. The summer project we have in mind involves a measurement campaign for a ray tracing application. It will involve learning and applying our hardware based data collection suite, followed by doing the initial data processing in our custom application as well as MATLAB. Depending on your interest and ability, you could become involved in the more advanced processing. In addition to this project, you would have exposure within our groups to a variety of projects. We are currently developing projects such as FPGA based communication receivers, advanced analog hardware, and an extensive unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program. If you're interested, please send a current resume and a quick summary (course numbers are fine) of the classes you?ve taken. In addition to sophomores and juniors, motivated freshman are encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required for this position. Contact: Jim Warren '04 James.R.Warren at aero.org ____________________________ The NASA 2006 Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP) is now accepting applications at: http://education.nasa.gov/usrp. Though the USRP NASA is seeking undergraduate students from diverse communities who are interested in a challenging research experience at a NASA center. Ten-week Summer sessions and 15-week Fall sessions are be available. Aligned with NASA's research and development mission, the USRP program provides students with a technical mentor and excellent hands-on experience. Students will receive weekly stipends of $500, plus a travel allowance. The USRP program seeks to extend and strengthen NASA's commitment to educational excellence and university research. Eligibility: Students who meet the following eligibility requirements may apply to participate in NASA's Undergraduate Student Research Program. - Classified as a rising junior or senior after Spring 2006 - U.S. Citizenship - Enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. College or University (community college students may apply, however placement is contingent on matriculation into a four-year institution) - Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 - Eligible fields of study are academic majors or demonstrated coursework or concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer science or physical/life science - Demonstrated strong interest/commitment to one of the above career fields or disciplines (e.g., science/math/engineering fairs, clubs or awards; tutoring/mentoring, internships or other related experience). More information about this program and the on-line application is available at http://education.nasa.gov/usrp ______________________ A biotech firm in Cambridge is seeking a part-time employee or intern for designing, constructing and using optical instrumentation for lighting experiments. Basic optics and instrumentation knowledge are required. Interested candidates please contact Prof. George Barbastathis, gbarb at mit.edu . Please attach resume in PDF ______________ We would like to invite you to apply to the NSF-STC Summer Undergraduate Internship Program. The National Science Foundation Science and Technology Centers (STCs) offer paid summer internships at our thirteen centers, located at prestigious universities around the United States. These summer internships provide undergraduates an opportunity to conduct research in a "graduate school" setting in the following fields: 1) biological sciences, 2) computer and information sciences, 3) engineering, 4) geosciences, and 5) mathematical and physical sciences. These summer research opportunities are fully funded and an excellent way to gain a competitive edge toward graduate school. For more information on our program, please access our website at www.nsfstc.org. 2006 REU program in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology at Dartmouth College. The program is funded by the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program and the Department of Defense ASSURE program to support ten physics, engineering, and chemistry students to participate in current research at the Center for Nanomaterials Research at Dartmouth. Additional application forms and further details about the program are available on-line at http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/other/nanomaterials/reu2006/reu2006.shtml. Through the program, undergraduates work for nine weeks with faculty in state-of-the-art facilities on independent research projects in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Weekly discussion sessions and trips to regional research labs are included. Participants receive a stipend of $3,000 and on-campus housing is provided. In addition, participants receive a $1000 meal allowance and are reimbursed for up to $700 for travel from their home institution to attend the program. The program concludes with a public poster session where the students present their research. When not in the lab, the Connecticut River area offers a large variety of activities; from hiking, canoeing and biking to world-class performances at the Hopkins Center. Access to college athletic facilities and the nine campus libraries are provided to the program participants. In particular, minorities and women are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about our program contact: Tracy Rounds Administrative Assistant Center for Nanomaterials Research at Dartmouth (http://www.engineering.dartmouth.edu/other/nanomaterials) Thayer School of Engineering Dartmouth College 8000 Cummings Hall Hanover, NH 03755 USA Tel: 603-646-2352 Fax: 603-646-3856