2021 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
The Summer Internship Programs are designed to provide undergraduate college students opportunities to be mentored by professionals in their chosen research field, to become familiar with the use of state-of-the-art scientific equipment and technology, and to learn valuable interpersonal and presentation skills. The goal of these programs is to expose undergraduate college students to exciting advances in biomedical sciences that will help define their career paths.
For the 2021 Summer Internship Programs, interns will have the opportunity to work in the areas of cell biology, epigenetics, metabolism and nutritional programming, neurodegenerative science and structural biology. For more information on Van Andel Institute (VAI) laboratories, please click here.
We expect to support 25 – 30 undergraduate student summer internships in VAI research laboratories. Interns will be paired with a scientific investigator and/or their designee for an intense 10-week research experience. Interns will gain an understanding of the latest research methods, instruments, and testing procedures. They will learn how to design experiments and see how their test results can contribute to a larger research project. At the end of each internship program, interns will give an oral presentation or poster presentation about their experience to VAI research staff.
Thank you to our sponsors and their generous gifts to support summer internship programs:
· Meijer Foundation
· Maas Family Foundation – Hope College
· Van Andel Institute Purple Community – Hope College
· Van Andel Institute Graduate School
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Summer interns are required to begin on one of two program start dates:
· Session I: May 10, 2021 – July 16, 2021
· Session II: June 7, 2021- August 13, 2021
COVID-19 may affect on-site internships. Updates on undergraduate summer internship programs will be provided by the Research Advisory Committee, VAI COVID-19 Task Force and the Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee at: https://vaigs.vai.org/undergrad-research/program-details/
INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Undergraduate college students must have completed at least one year of higher education (equivalent to 24 credit hours), be enrolled in a science/research related degree program and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Students who have graduated before the start date of the summer internship program (May 10, 2021) are ineligible. If you are currently enrolled as a high school student or in a Master’s degree program, you are ineligible to participate in the undergraduate research summer internship program.
Van Andel Institute is an Employment Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage undergraduate student applicants from minority serving institutions including historically black colleges & universities, tribal colleges & universities and Hispanic serving institutions, as well as McNair Scholars.
International students are eligible to apply if they meet the requirements for the program and are legally permitted to work and earn income in the United States. Van Andel Institute does not sponsor visas for interns.
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION
An attachment (PDF file format) is required to support your online application:
A cover letter, resume, and official transcript (or unofficial transcript) will need to be combined as a single PDF file and then uploaded as an attachment with your online application:
· A cover letter indicating why you would like to participate in this summer internship and your career goals;
· A resume, which includes your education, research experience, skills, volunteer experience, and publications (if any);
· Official (or unofficial) transcripts from your college or university. It is important to note you will be responsible for uploading your transcripts to your online application. Any transcripts received via email or from your institutions transcripts delivery service will not be accepted.
Additional application materials required:
· Two (2) current letters of recommendation (due by February 5, 2021) to support your application. Ask professors, research mentors and/or supervisors to submit letters of recommendation, on institute letterhead, in PDF electronic format to undergrad@vai.edu or mailed to the following address:
Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee (98001/VAIGS)
Undergraduate Summer Internship Program
Van Andel Institute Graduate School / Van Andel Institute
333 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2518
HOW TO APPLY
Before beginning the online employment application, combine your cover letter, resume and transcript as a single pdf file.
COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION
1. Click the ”APPLY” button to start VAI’s online employment application
2. Review and accept the application certification to continue with completing the online application
3. Complete the remainder of the online application including:
i. Contact information
ii. Using the “resume/CV document” feature, upload the single PDF file with your cover letter, resume and transcript after you enter your contact information
iii. Job preferences
iv. Work authorization status
v. Education
vi. Profile attachments – As long as you uploaded your cover letter, resume and transcript under the contact information section, you will not need to upload any additional documents under profile attachments section
vii. Resume/CV content – As long as you uploaded your cover letter, resume and transcript under the contact information section, you will not need to upload any additional documents under the resume/cv content section
viii. Pre-employment questions for undergraduate student applicants
a. There are 16 pre-employment questions in total.
b. All provided fields/sections must be completed accurately and thoroughly for consideration in the Undergraduate Research Student Summer Internship Program
c. Please make sure you have reviewed the VAI faculty profiles before answering pre-employment questions. Faculty profiles can be reviewed in alphabetical order by the Lead Investigator’s last name or by research area (or center)
ix. Voluntary-Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
x. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
xi. Review Reasonable Accommodation Notice
INTERVIEW & SELECTION PROCESS
Complete applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee and VAI Faculty after February 15, 2021. Applicants selected for interviews are generally contacted by mid-March and employment offers are usually extended by mid-April. If additional summer opportunities become available after this time, your application may be reconsidered.
Any inquiries regarding your student internship application should be made via e-mail to undergrad@vai.edu; inquiries will receive responses as information becomes available.
All offers for student intern positions will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of a Background Investigation and Drug Screen.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Assignments may involve the use of potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous or radioactive materials, or may be in areas where such materials are used. Adherence to safety policies and procedures along with proper storage and disposal methods are required.
SALARY
Based on number of credits earned:
- 30-50 Undergraduate $11.50/hr
- 60-89 Undergraduate $12.00/hr
- 90-119 Undergraduate $12.50/hr
- 120+ Undergraduate $10.00/hr
NSF Data Analysis and Statistics Summer Internships
Apply Today!
https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NSF-NCSES-Summer-2021
Deadline: March 31, 2021 4:00PM EST
The National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) provides policy makers and the public high-quality information on the science and engineering enterprise.
This internship is for participants in a wide variety of fields including, but not limited to: Business Management, Communications and Graphic Design, Computer Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Mathematics and Statistics, and Survey Methodology.
What will I be doing?
As a Research Ambassador intern, you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings. You will learn and collaborate on projects that make use of expertise from a variety of fields, including survey methodology, survey statistics, economics and other social science disciplines to design, study, implement and conduct national surveys to measure the science and engineering enterprise. You will also be engaged in research projects, evaluation initiatives, surveys, data collection and specialized analyses.
What is the anticipated start date?
Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidates. Appointments are typically between May and September.
Where will I be located? Alexandria, VA (Washington D.C. area)
Appointments may result in a virtual placement due to COVID-19 impacts.
What are the benefits?
You will receive a competitive stipend for living and other expenses as determined by NSF. Stipends are typically based on academic standing, discipline, and experience. You may also be eligible to receive a health insurance allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Learn more about the NCSES Research Ambassadors Program at https://orise.orau.gov/ncses/.
Questions? Email NSF-NCSES@orise.orau.gov
Title: Social Media Multimedia Content and Engagement Assistant
UB Department: University Communications
Website: www.buffalo.edu
Supervisor: Erin Goetz, Social Media Manager, eringoet@buffalo.edu
716-645-4654, 330 Crofts Hall, UB North Campus
Application Due Date: January 7, 2021
Application Deadline: Applications accepted immediately, until position is filled
Position Start / End Date: Flexible start dates beginning January 2021
Paid Position? Yes
Position Details
Department Profile
UB’s division of University Communications (UC) is responsible for university-wide communications and marketing — including branding, media relations, digital (web, social media), editorial/content, and creative design — for the University at Buffalo (UB). The division is highly visible, nationally recognized, and its award-winning communication products represent the public face of the university. As a member of UC’s Digital Communications & Strategy team, you will help us transform the way content is created, distributed and tracked on social media, the web, and other digital communication platforms. You will support the department’s efforts to monitor and shape perceptions, fulfill information needs and provide exceptional service to external and internal audiences of UB.
As our Social Media Multimedia Content and Engagement Assistant you will focus on promoting UB by creating multimedia assets – including social videos (such as Instagram Stories) as well as video content that tell our distinct UB story and inspire our online audiences. Additional tasks include curating and producing innovative, thoughtful and inspiring content for social media, and monitoring and engaging with online audiences. You will also learn how to communicate on behalf of the brand and capture UB’s distinct mission and culture.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will:
- Be highly motivated, professional, creative and excited to learn
- Bring ideas and inspirations to the table
- Be comfortable working in a high-productivity team environment
- Embrace an inclusive environment and will strive to showcase our diverse community
- Demonstrate strong social media, visual and editorial skills
- Be a current SUNY student (mandatory)
- Ideally, the candidate will remain a SUNY student through May 2021 or later
Hours
- This PAID student position requires a weekly commitment of 15-20 hours during the academic semester. Hours are available during breaks.
- During the Spring 2021 semester, this position does NOT require in-person work and can be executed remotely. This will be assessed on a semester-by-semester basis, due to COVID-19.
Responsibilities
The Social Media Content/Engagement Assistant will work directly with the Social Media Manager and collaboratively with other members of the UC team to accomplish the following goals:
- Plan, write, produce and distribute video, multimedia and other content on social media
- Assist in management and administration of UB’s top-level social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn)
- Coordinate cross-unit social media campaigns
- Continually monitor, identify and engage with our online audiences
- Support digital analytics activities
Qualifications
- Required Skills
- Strong understanding of, and experience using social media (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn)
- Excellent writing (esp. for social)
- Video production skills, especially knowledge of video editing tools (proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects or Final Cut Pro is a plus)
- Additional Skills
- Graphic design skills, especially knowledge of editing tools including Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
- A strong visual (e.g. photo selection) aesthetic
- You should:
- Have a keen sense of individual responsibility and initiative.
- Enthusiastic team player.
- Be able to handle multiple and varied assignments. Effective time management and adherence to deadlines.
- Be a strong verbal communicator.
- Be comfortable collaborating with others and taking direction; Respect for authority and diverse viewpoints
To apply:
- Complete the pre-qualification form: https://forms.gle/FvSdFJ1iAwNHzThK7
- Email your resume and a cover letter to ubsocial@buffalo.edu
Applications are being accepted immediately with a cut off of January 7, 2021. Start date is flexible.
The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program | open to all UG majors and GRAD programs: Seeking students with an entrepreneurial drive who want to make a difference in Western New York
A leadership development program that provides selected Fellows professional development opportunities, as well as resources and access to WNY business leaders. WNY Prosperity Fellows are awarded a paid summer internship; scholarship support awarded during the academic year up to $25,000 based on a student’s unmet financial need, and an enrichment fund of $1,000. This fellowship program will assist undergraduate and graduate students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the WNY region. Open to all undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Fellows do not need to be from WNY, however the Fellowship supports students committed to the WNY region.
Fellowship eligibility:
- current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply;
- should have minimum 3.0 cumulative UG GPA / 3.5 cumulative GRAD GPA;
- have an interest in bolstering the WNY economy through job creation;
- complete the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the advised deadline. Please note that you may file a FAFSA using estimated income information and update your FAFSA once you complete your current tax return.
- Fellowship Requirement: Only open to US Citizens or students holding permanent residency. Not intended for international students.
For full details, visit the fellowship website at: http://www.buffalo.edu/entrepreneurship.html | Application Deadline: February 15, 2021
Candidates are encouraged to attend Fellowship information sessions hosted on Zoom:
- Friday, December 4th at 2 p.m. EDT
Meeting ID: 982 7579 7826 | Passcode: 964874
- Friday, January, 8, 2021 at 2 p.m. EDT
Meeting ID: 970 0851 2590; Passcode: 888946
