From danae at MIT.EDU Mon May 1 10:15:26 2006 From: danae at MIT.EDU (Dana Elfenbein) Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 10:15:26 -0400 Subject: [Sciintern] internship opportunities Message-ID: <20060501101526.e1tgffeoy6gwc0w4@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. Greetings from the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP)! Many of the internship assignments for the summer session are located in Washington, DC; however we also have opportunities in cities across the United States. Position descriptions for some of are wonderful field opportunities are listed below. Due to time constraints, interested students should send an email to mponce at hacu.net ASAP indicating their interest in participating in HNIP. They MUST attach a current resume. We will inform qualified individuals about the next steps. Thank you for your continued support of the HACU National Internship Program. If you have any questions, please contact us at 202-467-0893. If you are interested in an internship opportunity for the fall semester, check out this site: http://www.hnip.net/ Here are 3 internship opportunities: 1) Position Name FS - Wildlife Intern Desired Majors wildlife, natural resources, biology, forestry, botany, zoology Desired Skills Looking for someone with excellent computer, computer programming, writing and organization skills and is familiar with natural resources management and environmental education. Someone who works well with others, can take direction from a variety of people, is self motivated and can work independently. Most of the work 90% is in an urban office setting. Willing to do some travel to and field work in the field. Good communication skills and capable of speaking up when problems arise or additional information is needed. Has taken general or upper level wildlife, natural resources, conservation education, biology, or ecology courses. Brief Description of Intern Responsibilities This position will work in the Natural Resources Office in the Pacific Northwest Region, Portland Oregon in the Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Education (Nature Watch) programs. The incumbent will assist in organizing wildlife data using excel and other programs. Will help the Regional Wildlife Ecologist with basic computer programming. Help organize the Nature Watch digital photo library. Organize data on wildlife partnerships. The majority of the work will be completed in an office setting. The incumbent is expected to have a valid drivers license. Address of Intern Assignment & Location Information Address 333 SW First Avenue Portland, OR 97080 ____________________________________________ 2) Position Position Name: Fisheries Intern Desired Majors: fisheries, hydrology, biology, ecology, wildlife, forestry, natural resources, Desired Skills Interest in the outdoors, specifically streams and rivers good physical condition - position involves backpacking, hiking, and wading in streams and rivers good attitude, even under adverse conditions - outdoor work may include exposure to temperature extremes, rain, bugs, etc. Brief Description of Intern Responsibilities Intern will work as a member of our summer field crews, assisting Research Station personnel in collection of field data on National Forests throughout the Southeastern U.S. The internship is based in Blacksburg, VA but will involve extensive travel with periods of up to 4 weeks away from Blacksburg. Accommodations at field sites will range from hotel rooms to backcountry camp sites. Travel to field sites will be in government vehicles. Field duties will vary and may include stream habitat, fish, and road-stream crossing inventories. Specific skills gained will include stream habitat inventory techniques, backpack electro fishing, fish tagging, electronic data recording, map reading, use of survey equipment (rod and level) and road-stream crossing inventory techniques. Address of Intern Assignment & Location Information Address 1650 Ramble Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 __________________________________ 3) Position Name: Forest Technician (Timber) Desired Majors: All fields of Naturaul Resources Desired Skills Ability to identify common tree species and use such tools as a compass, diameter tape and clinometer. Develop a knowledge and understanding of basic forestry rules. Brief Description of Intern Responsibilities Works as a member of a 4 to 8 person timber sale preparation crew. Duties include 1)Selecting and marking individual trees with paint harvest, using specific guidelines; 2)measuring tree diameters, tree heights and estimating defects. The work is performed in a forest environment and involves walking in steep rugged terrain for long periods of time. Address of Intern Assignment & Location Information Address 2693 HWY 200 Trout Creek ,MT 59874 _______________________________________ RESEARCH INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2006 A Reebok internship is a great way to get hands-on experience in a world-class company, alongside some the of the industry's most talented (and even famous) professionals. Here at Reebok we will provide you with real opportunities to work on innovative projects. Internships are practical, project oriented assignments with a defined beginning and end dates. The Research Department is seeking a dedicated, organized, detail-oriented intern for our summer program. The core role and responsibilities of Reebok?s Research internship includes: ? Collecting data from human subjects to support Lab initiatives. ? Working with the Research Department and Human Performance Engineering Lab to assist with research studies. ? Maintaining and updating scientific journal library. ? Assisting with maintenance and specifications of Lab equipment. ? Participating in research projects by assisting with study design, equipment, data collection and analysis. ? Working one on one with different Research Engineers to complete projects. This is a 12-16 weeks paid internship. Interns are required to work approx. 40 hours per week. You must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Be registered as a full-time student following the internship in an accredited college/university obtaining a Bachelors degree in furtherance of Reebok?s business. 2. Demonstrated strong academic achievement in a technical curriculum such as Engineering, Biomechanics or Exercise science. 3. 3.0 GPA or higher 4. For business specific opportunities, students must possess the unstricted right to work in the U.S. 5. Be committed to the duration of internship If you are interested, please email your resume to: Jasmin.tower at reebok.com or please visit our corporate website: www.reebok.com 1895 J.W. Foster Boulevard Canton, MA 02021 781-401-5000 WWW.REEBOK.COM Department/Lab/Center: MIT EAPS / MGH / Harvard ______________________________________________ Faculty Supervisor: Maria T. Zuber Project Title: Search for Extraterrestrial Genomes: An in situ PCR Detector For Life on Mars Ancestrally Related to Life on Earth Project Description Due to significant meteoritic exchange between Earth and Mars, a reasonable case can be made that life (past or present) on Mars may be ancestrally related to life on Earth. We are developing a DNA detector (based on polymerase chain reaction, or PCR) for in situ analysis on other planets, most immediately, Mars. This instrument will allow the detection very low levels of any microbial life on Mars, and will determine its phylogenetic position by analysis of the DNA sequence of the genes detected in situ. We are seeking two highly motivated individuals for paid full-time summer positions to join our team to (1) design, build, and run experiments with a bench-top microfluidics-based prototype that uses some of the technologies developed by the Quake lab at Stanford, and (2) carry out DNA detection experiments using relevant "extreme environment" terrestrial samples. Prerequisites or Requirements for the position: We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills and interests: * Mechanical and electronics design * Bio-lab experience (PCR, gel eletrophoresis, microfluidics) * MATLAB, microcontrollers, optics, imaging This position is located in the Simches building at Massachusetts General Hospital. You would work as part of our MIT/Harvard/MGH/ Industry team, in a great environment, a 5 minute walk from the Charles/MGH T station. Contact Information (email, URL): Please call or email Christopher E. Carr (617-216-5012, chrisc at mit.edu) to arrange an interview. ________________________________________ Internship - Job Description - Medicinal Chemistry (June 5th ? August 18th) COMPANY NAME: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Address cover letters to: Mr. Brian Canney Academic Relations Specialist Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 900 Ridgebury Road P.O. Box 368 Ridgefield, CT 06877 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Boehringer Ingelheim is in the business of sustaining and improving the quality of life for the customers of our products. We are customer focused and committed to the highest quality and ethical standards for our products and our people. We are a privately held global Company and we believe that remaining privately held is a competitive advantage which allows us to set long term strategy while affording us the ability to make critical decisions on important short term issues. The Diversity of our people fosters innovative thinking, problem solving and has a positive impact on the bottom line. Boehringer Ingelheim ? Discover us at us.boehringer-ingelheim.com. QUALIFICATIONS: ? College Sophomore, Junior or Senior in good academic standing ? Completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in your major ? Earned a 3.2 overall grade point average. ? You must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. JOB RESPONSIBLITIES: The intern will synthesize, purify and characterize molecules for biological testing under the guidance of a mentor. Familiarity with experimental chemistry, chromatographic techniques and the interpretation of spectral data is desirable. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate chemistry major who has successfully completed organic chemistry laboratory class and participated in undergraduate research. The candidate must be motivated, responsible, organized, and able to follow written and verbal directions. In addition, the intern will be provided mentoring opportunities including ability to attend industry related seminars held on the Boehringer campus. All internships are paid and housing is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals if required. _____________________________________________ Systems Planning and Analysis, (SPA), is looking for a summer intern (paid). SPA is an organization that provides top-level decision makers with objective assessments in the area of national security issues. They're located in Alexandria, VA. If any of the following topics looks interesting to you, please send me a resume asap. (iguanatw at mit.edu) http://www.spa.com/ - - Developing and executing an analytical process for assessing the best way to deliver therapeutic medical care in the field in the event of the release or natural occurrence of a virulent pathogen. The analysis will be looking at the system of delivery from warehouse to person in the field, rather than the specific bio performance once delivered. - - Continuing the studies worked on last year to understand how to best deploy the elements of what is termed Global Strike in the submarine force. Very broad ranging study potentially ranging from the conceptual to flight mechanics - - Analysis of Alternatives for Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection. This will be a systems analysis looking at options for systems which can provide a protected environment during field operations for such functions as medical, command and control, and rest and relaxation. Requirements of intern: Rising junior or senior for BS or BA degree Scientific/Engineering/mathematics major preferred with minor or active participation in policy oriented activity For 2006 scientific focus on biological engineering is a particular need Skilled in use of standard Microsoft products Able to obtain a security clearance; apply on acceptance of offer Participate in team activities to support analytical endeavors - - Conduct research to develop information supporting relevant analyses - - Synthesize gathered information and develop logical conclusions regarding analytical questions posed - - Support development of computer based simulations of specified defense system activities to support analytical efforts - Prepare cogent reports of analysis conducted ___________________________________________ Research Intern, Energy Insights IDC Energy Insights seeks a summer intern to work with a team of seasoned analysts on market research related to information technology used by energy companies. The work will center around one project to rank the utility industry's top vendors of information technology applications and services?our "UtiliTech 40" program. Partnering with a major utilities trade publication, Energy Insights will produce its first-ever ranking of this kind. To ensure the success of this new program, we seek a motivated and detail-oriented individual to assume responsibility for the program's data collection. The main responsibilities of this individual will include: ? conducting primary research, including detailed phone interviews with IT vendors ? using secondary sources to gather additional information ? developing and maintaining a database of interview and research results ? collaborating with other analysts at IDC to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data A successful candidate should: ? be able to clearly communicate?both written and orally?in a professional manner ? have experience with Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Access a plus) ? be proactive and self-motivated ? exhibit strong interpersonal and collaboration skills ? demonstrate creativity and effective problem-solving abilities Energy Insights is a research advisory and consulting services firms covering the use of information technology to support the energy business. We advise oil and gas companies and utilities on how to maximize their IT investment. Energy Insights is an IDC company with offices in Denver, CO and Framingham, MA. To apply, please submit resume to idc_jobs at idc.com and reference ?Req # 1889/Research Intern ? Energy Insights? in your subject line. ________________________________________ ATIC (Adaptive Technology) Lab student consultants Summer 2006 and during term 15-25 hours a week during summer and 5-15 hours a week during term The ATIC (Adaptive Technology) Lab, a part of Information Services and Technology, is seeking part-time student consultants to work this summer and into the fall term. We serve MIT students and staff with disabilities and provide them with adaptive technologies that help them access a computer. Duties include: - -- Conducting consultations with customers and showing them adaptive technologies. - -- Doing online research into adaptive technologies as directed. - -- Responding to inquiries by email, phone and in person - -- Tracking and documenting work you have done in Filemaker database. - -- Troubleshooting general computer problems and problems with adaptive technologies. - -- Other computer maintenance tasks as needed. - -- Converting scanned books into electronic text for students with print disabilities. Student consultants need to be comfortable installing and troubleshooting software on Windows XP machines, be familiar with installing hardware and dealing with networks and network printing. Need good customer service skills, responsible and punctual, ability to communicate well with customers and be patient. Athena experience a plus. The pay is $12.50 per hour with the possibility of increases each semester. Work hours need to be within 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday but we are flexible within that schedule. If you are interested, please email Kathy Cahill (kcahill at mit.edu) with an email and a resume attached. I am also reachable by phone at 253-5111. _________________________________________________ Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Training Program The Minority Training Program coordinated by Harvard Medical School is a one-year program funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The goal of this program is to increase the number of under-represented minority Ph.D. students with an interest in genomics. Program participants gain research experience under the guidance of successful genome scientists, and strengthen their academic qualifications through coursework at a variety of local universities. Areas of research include: development of new DNA sequencing techniques, gene expression analysis, personalized medicine, computational biology and automation. Graduates of the Minority Training Program are expected to enroll in competitive graduate schools with the goal of developing a career in the genomic sciences. Applicant requirements: B.S./B.A. obtained within the past year Competitive academic record (transcript) Intention to earn a Ph.D. and pursue a career in genomic sciences U.S. citizen Member of a minority group under-represented in genomic sciences (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander) Program benefits: Competitive salary, including full benefits Tuition reimbursement Computer and course materials provided Relocation expenses paid GRE preparation and assistance with graduate school applications Application Instructions: Please submit a completed Post-Baccalaureate Program application form, personal statement, resume or CV, transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation (on letterhead paper). Rolling admissions (positions available immediately). Please send your information to: Katherine Montero Program Coordinator Minority Action Plan, Harvard Medical School Department of Genetics NRB 232 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA 02115 Phone: (617) 432-6515 Fax: (617) 432-6513 Email: kmontero at genetics.med.harvard.edu Summer 2006 UROP opportunity BCS, Faculty supervisor: James DiCarlo ______________________________________ Microfocal X-ray localization of electrodes during behavioral neurophysiology experiments A central approach in neuroscience is to characterize brain regions using microelectrode recordings from neurons. Our lab carries out such experiments, recording from neurons in the inferotemporal cortex of awake, behaving non-human primates performing visual object recognition tasks. Localizing electrodes is traditionally accomplished using a combination of stereotactic guidance for electrode placement and histological confirmation of electrolytic lesions after experiments, but only with resolution of 2-3 mm. We have recently developed a novel X-ray system with an order of magnitude better accuracy (~100 microns) for localization of electrodes during neurophysiological experiments, and have begun our first experiments using this system. We are looking for a UROP to help develop image analysis software. This project is well suited for a computer-savvy student seeking experience with X-ray and MRI automated image analysis and systems neuroscience. In particular, it involves using matlab code to determine the center of mass for each fiducial visualized with X-rays, and each vitamin E fiducial visualized with high-resolution anatomical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Later phases will involve co-registration of X-ray data and MRI data, and GUI design. Contact: If you are interested, please contact Alex Papanastassiou, ampapa at mit.edu. Prerequisites: familiarity with Mac and Windows operating systems. Prior programming experience would be helpful. _____________________________________________ Director of Marketing SALARY-18K for Undergrads & 24K for Advanced Degree Candidates Job Description & Qualifications! We are a fully venture-backed company in Cambridge, MA building the next "big thing" (really.......ask our customers or the VCs). Our concept is incredibly exciting, leveraging on-line communities, game theory, and prediction markets to generate highly valuable information for our customers in the pharmaceutical and financial industries. We are looking for individuals with interest and experience in marketing and business development. This summer we will be launching with several very high profile insurance companies, financial institutions, and pharmaceutical companies, so there will be plenty to do. An ideal candidate would have experience in marketing or brand management. Experience in healthcare is a plus. We are considering candidates for paid summer internships, with a hope to offer a full time position upon graduation. If you are the "right" person, we won't let you get away. This is an extraordinarily exciting opportunity to get involved with something at the earliest stages....we are young and dynamic, with plenty of money in the bank. If you are the right person, we'll build a position around you. MUST LIKE DOGS! Please email resume to daniel at sermo.com Any questions, please call Veronica at 617-497-1110 ___________________________________________ Boston Microsystems, Inc. Lab R&D Internship Wage: Competitive Start Date: As soon as possible. Summer internship positions available. Hours: Approx. 10 hours/week, up to full-time. Company Description Boston MicroSystems pioneers in the development & manufacture of advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) w/ applications in the automotive, aeronautical, chemical, environmental and biomedical fields. Job Qualifications Boston MicroSystems is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student intern who can rapidly learn new skills in an interdisciplinary environment. Backgrounds in EE and CS are highly desirable. Exposure to materials science, chemistry, physics, or mechanical engineering is also helpful. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and an ability to work well both individually and in a group setting are all very important. Good written and oral communication skills will also be required, and the student should be comfortable participating in discussions and giving presentations. Laboratory experience is necessary, as the student will conduct controlled experiments and apply critical thinking skills to analyze results. The intern should have had introductory experience in analyzing and building analog circuitry, and should be familiar with common bench-top instrumentation used to characterize electronic systems. Computer programming experience is also useful, particularly with NI Labview and Matlab. Useful undergrad coursework includes 6.001, 6.002, 6.003, 6.012, 3.15, 3.155J/6.152J, 6.151, 6.101, or 6.170. A familiarity with semiconductors, microelectronics, MEMS, or chemical sensors is also helpful but not required. Job Description The intern will assist in the development of sensors made by Boston MicroSystems, which are based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and are used in many applications, including the detection of chem/bio warfare agents and explosive vapors. Opportunities are presented to impact the success of a rapidly growing startup company by solving challenging problems in semiconductor device design, manufacture, and application. The intern will work in a laboratory setting and in clean-environments during device handling. Devices will be characterized using bench-top instrumentation, custom electronics, and automation software. Physical models will be developed and compared to experimental results. Measured data will be organized in spreadsheets, assembled into reports, and communicated in presentation to other engineering staff. The intern will support the measurement and automation infrastructure, using and modifying electronic circuitry and software written in NI Labview. In addition to the tasks listed, the intern will need to take on responsibilities that change over time, in order to support on-going R&D. Location: Woburn, MA. The student needs to have a ride to the company location in at least twice a week (by car, trip time is 20-30 minutes, and by train it's 1-1.5 hours) Contact: Please forward resumes and inquiries to George Whitfield, through hr at bostonms.com. You can view the company website at www.bostonms.com. ___________________________________________ UROP Department/Lab/Center: Whitehead Institute Faculty Supervisor: Hui Ge / Gerald Fink Project Title: Integrating functional genomic information for embryonic development Project Description: With the complete genome sequences and other types of genomic datasets, different types of functional networks have been constructed for model organisms, such as protein-protein interaction networks, protein-DNA interaction networks, genetic interaction networks and co-expression networks. We are interested in gaining a more complete view of biological processes such as development by integration of various types of networks. We are seeking a computer science student to develop such approaches with other bioinformaticians and biologists during the summer. Please respond as soon as you can but no later than April 9, since the deadline for proposal submission is April 13. Prerequisites: good programming skills in Matlab, C and Perl; database skill is a plus; strong interest in biology Contact: Contact: hge at wi.mit.edu 617.253.3924 _________________________________________