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BioXFEL Undergraduate Summer Internship


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
BioXFEL is a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC) that focuses on promoting and advancing the study of biological molecules using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). Summer Research Internships are available in several locations for highly qualified undergraduate with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, computer science and all related fields.

All applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in research and MUST be US citizens or US Nationals. Women and minorities underrepresented in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

OUR PROGRAM OFFERS:

-A $6,000 stipend, plus housing and travel expenses associated with the internship

-Authentic full-time research training.

-Presentation skills

-Seminars on current XFEL-related research and Structural Biology

-Social events

-The chance to network with pioneering researchers in XFEL science

-Information about career opportunities in research

-The chance to work with top researchers on projects that include: protein crystallography, biochemistry, computational analysis, algorithm development, and microfluidics

Our interns go on to have successful careers in BioXFEL and beyond. Find out more about our graduated BioXFEL interns or explore more opportunities and learn how to apply by visiting our website!


 • Note: currently funded through NSF

Participating Institution(s):
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Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI) (Lead)
Arizona State University
State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computational Sciences
Genetics & Genomics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Physics
STEM Fields

Keywords:
Applied Physics
Atomic & Molecular Imaging
Biospectroscopy
Cellular & Molecular Imaging
Chemical Biology
Data Analysis
Molecular Imaging
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
X-ray Science

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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