Jobs/Internships

Internship Workshop

  • Where: Room 3902
  • When: December 4th, 3PM-4PM
  • Description: Michelle will walk through how to find internships 

Below are some internships/jobs with upcoming deadlines to apply. 


Biology/Chemistry/Pre-Med

NSF Center for Genetically Encoded Materials Summer REU

  • Application Deadline: February 1st, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: Undergraduates interested in chemistry, chemical biology, and biochemistry. Open to US citizens and permanent
    residents only. No previous research experience required!
  • Description: C-GEM is learning how to repurpose nature’s protein synthesizing machine – the ribosome and all its associated factors – to biosynthesize genetically encoded, sequence-defined bio-polymers and natural product-like molecules – with unprecedented structures, functions, and activities. C-GEM’s goal is to develop the science that transforms how scientists design and produce both bio-materials and medicines.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Computational Biology Summer Program

  • Application Deadline: February 3rd, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: Applications are invited from computer science & applied math sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing research at the interface of computer science and biomedicine for a summer research experience. Applicants must have computer science experience and fluency. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The program accepts applications from non-US citizens enrolled in an accredited college or university, but those accepted into the internship will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the US in order to participate in the program.
  • Description: Students will receive a stipend of $6,500 for the summer. Housing is available. Students who are accepted into the CBSP will:
    • Adapt their computer science skills to answer biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories
    • Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
    • Attend weekly seminar series of presentations by faculty
    • Attend professional development workshops
    • Present a poster on their work at the end of the program 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Chemical Biology Summer Program

  • Application Deadline: February 3rd, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: Applications are invited from chemistry, biochemistry and chemical biology juniors and seniors interested in pursuing research at the interface of chemistry and biomedicine. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The program accepts applications from non-US citizens enrolled in an accredited college or university, but those accepted into the internship will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the US in order to participate in the program.
  • Description: Students will receive a stipend of $6,500 for the summer. Housing is available. Students who are accepted will:
    • Adapt their chemistry skills to answer biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories
    • Attend weekly luncheon/seminar series of presentations by faculty
    • Attend professional development workshops
    • present a poster on their work at the end of the program

Memorial Sloan Kettering Mechanistic Biology Summer Program

  • Application Deadline: February 3rd, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: This program is designed for undergraduate students who wish to gain research experience exploring fundamental questions in biology and who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical sciences. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The program accepts applications from non-US citizens enrolled in an accredited college or university, but those accepted into the internship will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the US in order to participate in the program. 
  • Description: Students will receive a stipend of $6,500 for the summer. Housing is available. Students who are accepted will:
    • Obtain hands-on biology research experience in cutting-edge laboratories
    • Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
    • Attend scientific presentations by preeminent faculty
    • Attend skills and professional development workshops
    • Attend and present at the summer research symposium at the end of the program

Computer Science


Engineering

Memorial Sloan Kettering Engineering and Imaging Summer Program

  • Application Deadline: February 3rd, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: Applications are invited from undergraduate rising juniors and seniors interested in engineering, molecular imaging, and/or biomedicine. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The program accepts applications from non-US citizens enrolled in an accredited college or university, but those accepted into the internship will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the US in order to participate in the program. 
  • Description: Students will receive a stipend of $6,500 for the summer. Housing is available. Students who are accepted will:
    • Adapt their skills to address biomedically-focused research questions in cutting edge laboratories
    • Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
    • Attend scientific presentations by preeminent faculty
    • Attend skills and professional development workshops
    • Attend and present at the summer research symposium at the end of the program

Mathematics


Physics/Astronomy


Other

Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) Summer REU

  • Application Deadline: A preliminary application is open December 2nd to January 21st that you should be able to complete with no preliminary information. Selected students will then be invited to complete a full application in February. 
  • Eligibility: Undergraduates in a program that leads to an associates or Baccalaureate degree that are authorized to work in the US. Participants must have a high school diploma.
  • Description: Info on this program can be found on their website. In this program, student interns will:
    • Be paired with a mentor based on their interests. Students with a demonstrated interest in fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, information science, applied mathematics, and/or engineering are all good fits for the types of research projects available.
    • Complete a research project developed with/by the student intern’s mentor
    • Be included in all events at ISB, including lab meetings and retreats
    • Participate in ongoing professional development including attendance at workshops, seminars, & team tasks
    • Complete a poster with the support of their mentor and other ISB staff to be shared at an ISB-wide mini-symposium
    • Be included (where applicable) on the development of publications that result from their research project

Genentech Community College Internship

Army HBCU-MI SPARK Internship

  • Application Deadline: January 12, 2025 11:59PM, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: 
    • Be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).
    • Currently attend an HBCU or MI (minority-serving Institution)
    • Be majoring in a STEM academic discipline or other Army-relevant discipline.
    • Be 18 or older at the time of application.
    • Be a full-time student or recent graduate (December 2024 or later).
    • Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
    • Possess a Federal ID like a REAL ID or a valid U.S. Passport.
    • Successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Description: The Army Historically Black College and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU-MI) Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge (SPARK) is an undergraduate/graduate internship program for full-time HBCU and MI students. The Army HBCU-MI SPARK program allows U.S. graduate and undergraduate students in STEM fields to conduct research at an Army facility. Under the guidance of government scientists and engineers, students will engage in Army mission-related research projects, including data analysis and systems modeling, during the summer of 2025. This internship program focuses on students pursuing disciplines critical to the Army initiatives. 

NSF NHERI REU Summer Program

  • Application Deadline: February 16th, Apply Here
  • Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. This is open to a variety of majors, including civil engineering, computer science, and architecture. 
  • Description: The NHERI REU Summer Program provides research opportunities at the ten NHERI multi-hazard engineering and interdisciplinary research sites during a 10-week summer research program. The NHERI REU program is dedicated to helping undergraduate college students experience multi-hazard engineering as well as reconnaissance, cyberinfrastructure, data management, simulation, and social science research. Hands-on, research-based projects introduce participants to a network of researchers, and students who work toward mitigating natural hazards and understanding the impact of natural hazards on society.