CDC: intern to develop mobile phone apps

A computational toxicology team at CDC/ATSDR is seeking a summer intern capable of developing mobile phone applications. Individuals with a record in iOS apps programming are preferred. The internship is available immediately after the paperwork is processed. The stipend is awarded commensurate with degree and experience based on the federal pay schedule. Interested individuals should send resume with description of skills to edemchuk@cdc.gov.

Emory University Annual Spring Research and Clinical Careers Fair [Apr 25]

Graduating seniors... mark your calendars

http://hr.emory.edu/research_fair/

Emory University's Annual Spring Research and Clinical Careers Fair

Date:   Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time:   9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Place:  Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC)

One of our goals at Emory is to create a world community by engaging society through research. This goal is achieved by recruiting and retaining the best research employees possible.

The Research and Clinical Careers Fair is designed to provide professionals within the research community an opportunity to learn more about research careers at Emory. Applicants are able to meet face-to-face with representatives from various Emory research departments. While applicants may not get to meet and interview with all Faculty and Primary Investigators, they may still apply for research positions through [ http://www.hr.emory.edu/careers/index.html ]www.emory.jobs.

If you are a Primary Investigator wanting to submit your research needs, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2PWL22W

If you are a Research or Clinical professional wanting to register for the Research and Clinical Careers go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/25DN3X3

Neuroscience in Atlanta

Atlanta's Neuroscience Education & Training (NET/work) Program provides a two-year research assistantship for sophomore/second-year undergraduates from under-represented demographic groups at Agnes Scott, Emory, Georgia State, and Spelman.  The program begins with a summer in BRAIN (10-week, full-time, mentored research at Emory or Georgia State) and continues through the junior academic year with a part-time assistantship, followed by a second summer away doing research at a partner institution (15 partners nationwide), and culminating with the senior year back in the home lab (Emory or Georgia State).

NET/work is funded by an R25 in the BP-ENDURE Program at NIH.  Students can check eligibility, preview the online application, and request application login through the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience website:  http://www.cbn-atl.org/education/NETwork.shtml.

The application deadline has recently been extended to MARCH 8, 2013.

Which NIH training program fits your needs?

The NIH Training page has a nifty tool to help you identify which of their programs are a good fit based on your background and eligibility, see

https://www.training.nih.gov/eligibility_wizard

or visit NIH's Training Programs Page.

Long-term ecological research in New Mexico

The Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) is seeking applicants for our 2013 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Application deadline is March 11, 2013.

This interdisciplinary REU Site Program at the Sevilleta LTER in central New Mexico will train up to 10 undergraduate students who will conduct independent research under the guidance of a University of NM faculty mentor from Biology and/or Earth and Planetary Sciences. The summer program includes a seminar series, journal club, an annual symposium, professional development workshops, ethics training, and field trips. Students will conduct independent research on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and present results at a research symposium at the end of the summer. The program includes faculty mentors in ecology, evolution, behavior, geology, and meteorology. Working at the LTER site invites close interactions among students, faculty, and graduate students.

Students will have numerous opportunities to share ideas and explore issues within and across disciplines. A goal is to increase the number of students, particularly under-represented minorities, pursuing careers in bio-geosciences. Students will be exposed to a large, multidisciplinary research program, encouraged to continue into professional careers, and prepared for the rigors of graduate school, professional research, and responsible citizenship. The REU program exemplifies the integration of research and education.

Lodging and laboratory space for REU students will be provided by the UNM Sevilleta Field Station at NO COST. In addition, candidates chosen will receive a stipend of $5000 during the 11-week summer program (May 27 - August 9).  We will also refund travel costs to and from the UNM Sevilleta Field Station up to $500.

Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as the applicant is interested in the biosciences. Students are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by summer 2013. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges, students that are the first member of their family to attend college, non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented groups.  Students must be U.S. Citizens.

Application information can be found at http://sev.lternet.edu/REU or you can contact the REU Coordinator, Amaris Swann, at reu2013@sevilleta.unm.edu.

Email: amswann@sevilleta.unm.edu

Endometriosis Research -- Atlanta-area students

The Atlanta Center for Translational Research in Endometriosis (ACTRE) welcomes applications for its two-year appointments for undergraduate researchers. Eligibility is limited to underrepresented groups, and is open to students attending Atlanta-area institutions due to proximity issues (the program requires 10 hours/week of research during the academic year). Campus housing is available during the summer program portion.


Additional details:

• 2-year mentored research experience
• Commitment of 40 hours/wk for 10 weeks each summer & 10 hours/wk during the academic year to a research project
• Receive training in translational research principles and reproductive science topics, laboratory techniques
• Participate in program seminars, laboratory meetings, journal clubs, safety training, workshops, and discussion groups
• Create a professional development plan
• Shadow specialists in Gynecologic Surgery and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility who care for women with endometriosis
• Present findings at regional and/or national venues

For more information, visit http://www.msm.edu/ACTREhomepage.aspx

Chemistry summer research at NCSU

The NCSU Dept. of Chemistry Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2013 term! Take the next step in your chemistry career with our research-intensive program for undergraduate students. We welcome all U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply to become part of our cutting-edge research laboratories. For information on the program and how to apply, see the attached flyer and please visit "http://www.ncsu.edu/chemistry/chemreu/".

NC State is located near the Research Triangle Park, one of the world’s leading research areas and home to GlaxoSmithKline, Environmental Protection Agency, Syngenta, Du Pont, and BASF, to name just a few.

Program Details (subject to minor changes):

- Application deadline, March 1st
- 10 week program, June 1 to Aug 10- Generous stipend (typically $4000 depending on funding availability)
- Free on-campus housing
- Travel assistance available
- Projects are interdisciplinary and can include organic, chemical biology, inorganic, theoretical and physical chemistry
- Take part in a number of training workshops and seminars
- Includes visits to local government agencies and industrial partners
- Get trained with state-of-the-art equipment (NMR, Mass Spec, Laser Facilities, Biological Instrumental Facilities etc.)
- Present your research at a campus wide poster symposium
- Gain valuable communication experience
- In the Summer of 2012 we had participants from a wide range of locales, including Puerto Rico and Guam.