[Sciintern] internship opportunities

[Dana Elfenbein]

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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