Note:
The program is closed for summer 2007. Please check this page for
future opportunities.
The Center for
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) at the University of
Maryland announces the availability of 2 positions in the summer
program for qualified undergraduate students. This
program provides young scientists with the opportunity to develop their
bioinformatics skills while working together with the scientific staff
at the center on problems of current scientific interest.
The
University of Maryland Center for Bioinformatics and Computational
Biology is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to research on
questions arising from the genome revolution. CBCB brings together
scientists and engineers from many fields, including computer science,
molecular biology, genomics, mathematics, statistics, physics, and
biochemistry, all of whom share a common interest in gaining a better
understanding of how life works.
The summer program at
the CBCB is a full-time (40 hours/week) employment program offering a
compensation of $9.50/hour.
Eligible students must
be enrolled full time and have completed two years of their education. A 'B' average is required as well as solid
programming skills.
Applicants must provide:
- an up to date
resume
- a one page essay
indicating their objectives for this internship
- current college
transcripts
- one recommendation letter from a teacher or mentor
For
full consideration, applications must be submitted by March 15, 2007 though
applications may be accepted until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit your application package by
email to cbcb-internships
[at] umiacs.umd.edu .
