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Quantum Computing Internship for Physics Undergraduates Program (QCIPU) – deadline March 15, 2023

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Program Description

Undergraduate students majoring in physics and who are interested in quantum computing for the simulation of physics are invited to apply. In this three-week online-only program, participants will gain hands-on experience programming for existing quantum computers using Python and Qiskit. This will be supplemented by daily lectures on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum computing. The program will culminate in participants running their own code on an IBM quantum computer.

This program aims to increase the representation of underrepresented groups (Black, Hispanic/Latino, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Alaska Native/American Indian) and women in scientific research and the engineering workforce.

QCIPU Program Flyer

Eligibility

  • Enrollment in a U.S. college or university in Physics
  • Completed year of introductory level Physics course
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure

Before you apply, please have all your requirements ready. Once you submit the application you will no longer have access and will not be able to upload any missing requirements.
  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcript
  • A short statement of interest in the topic (Two paragraphs is sufficient, no more than a page)

Internship Details

  • Application Period: Dec 9, 2022- March 15, 2023
  • Program Dates: June 5 – June 23, 2023
  • Acceptance Date: April 3, 2023
  • Salary: $20/hr.
  • Airfare/Housing/Transportation: Airfare, Housing and Transportation to/from airport will be paid by the program.
  • QCIPU interns will be working onsite for the Summer of 2023.

Program Outcomes

  • Basic Proficiency with Python and Qiskit through development of personal code base
  • Opportunity for a paid year-long internship at Fermilab researching quantum computing.
source:  https://internships.fnal.gov/quantum-computing-internship-for-physics-undergraduates-program

REU opportunity at Louisiana State University

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CCT REU: Interdisciplinary Research Experience in Computational Sciences
http://reu.cct.lsu.edu/
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The Center for Computation & Technology (CCT) will host a ten week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program where students work collaboratively on a wide variety of computational science projects. Each student receives a stipend of $6,000, free housing in university dormitories, and up to $600 in travel expenses to and from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ten students will be selected.

Qualifications:
Undergraduate, community college student, or high school senior attending college in the fall, interested in a major that is within the computational sciences umbrella (leaves out few majors as it includes all sciences, mathematics, engineering, finance, statistics, etc.) with at least a 2.75 GPA, considering a career in research and/or graduate school in your major, being a US citizen or permanent resident, and graduating at least one semester after completion of the REU.

Important Dates:
March 4, 2023: Application deadline.
March 30, 2023: Notification of decision.
May 22, 2023 through July 29, 2023: Program dates.

The research activities of the CCT are organized into five Focus Areas: Core Computing Sciences, Coast to Cosmos, Material World, Cultural Computing, and System Science and Engineering. These are broad, and sometimes overlapping areas where faculty from diverse departments (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Civil Engineering, Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computing Engineering, Music, Business, etc.) collaborate in multidisciplinary projects. Our REU students learn how to use some of the nation’s largest supercomputers, may participate in the setup and management of large-scale simulations, and may take on an important role in the analysis and visualization of the simulation results.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://reu.cct.lsu.edu/
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The LSU Center for Computation & Technology, or CCT, is an innovative research environment, advancing computational sciences, technologies and the disciplines they touch. Researchers at CCT use the advanced cyberinfrastructure – high-speed networks, high-performance computing, advanced data storage and analysis and hardware and software development – available on campus to enable research in many different fields. By uniting researchers from diverse disciplines, ideas and expertise are disseminated across LSU departments to foster knowledge and invention. For more information on the CCT, visit: http://www.cct.lsu.edu.

NSF A3D3 Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow Program 2023-24

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The Accelerated AI Algorithms for Data-Driven Discovery (A3D3) Institute funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), under the Harnessing the Data Revolution (HDR) program, is seeking postbaccalaureate research fellows  to join our interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to develop and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate science discoveries in particle physics, astrophysics, biology, and neuroscience. The application deadline is March 3, 2023. Applications will be handled through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22854
This program seeks to give students holding a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking AI research prior to applying to graduate school or continuing their careers. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of a holistic rubric including categories for academic preparation, research potential, social justice and community involvement, alignment with the program, and potential benefit from the program (e.g., lack of prior access to research opportunities). There is no minimum GPA requirement and no prior research experience is required. We strongly encourage women and individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.
The appointment is for a one-year term with a nominal start date of June 5, 2023. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Postbac fellows will be assigned to one of the projects listed at https://a3d3.ai/jobs.html at one of the hosting institutions based on preferences and availability. Postbac fellows will also have access to professional development opportunities including career guidance and graduate school preparation. 
A3D3 is a multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed entity with the primary mission to lead a paradigm shift in the application of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) at scale to advance scientific knowledge and accelerate discovery.

 

If you have questions about this program please contact a3d3-equity-career@googlegroups.com

Virtual Career Fair for internships and fellowships with DoD | Jan 18 12-3pm

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Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Jan. 18, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting STEM internship and fellowship opportunities for college students and postgraduates at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research facilities around the country!

NOTE: Most ORISE opportunities with the DoD require U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status. To see a full list of opportunities, click here.

During the fair, attendees will have the chance to:

  • Explore paid internships and fellowships with DoD research facilities
  • Learn about DoD host facilities that host ORISE participants
  • Connect with ORISE program staff in 1-on-1 chats

Keynote Presentation: Dr. Victor Convertino, senior scientist with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, will give a live presentation at the event. His talk is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. ET. Please find his bio attached.

REGISTER HERE

For more ORISE virtual career fairs, check out our website.

If you have any questions, please contact ExperienceORISE@orau.org.

Best,
The Experience ORISE Team

Washington State University – 2023 REU Waves in Physics

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University is pleased to offer paid summer research internships through our NSF REU program, Waves in Physics, where students will explore how wave concepts are manifest in a broad range of physics and astronomy subfields through individual research projects and professional development activities with others.

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Photons in Applied Materials
  • Wavefunctions in Quantum Materials
  • Phonons and Shockwaves
  • Waves Revealing the Cosmos

This 10-week program runs in conjunction with other programs on campus (~80 other STEM REU students) and includes professional development seminars, career oriented trips (e.g. LIGO Hanford – gravity wave observatory), social activities, and networking, including presenting at the WSU Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium.

  • On-Campus Housing
  • Food Budget
  • Travel
  • Stipend: $6,000

ELIGIBILITY

  • Undergraduate students who have not yet obtained their bachelor’s degree
  • U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  • STEM major or at least introductory courses
  • Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

Application deadline February 12, 2023, learn more and apply at physics.wsu.edu/reu

CERN 2023 Summer Student Program

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source: cern.ch/go/f6sL

Note: for US nationals and perminant residents the University of Michigan adminsters a REU program (UM-CERN REU) and is now accepting applications. Go to https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/um-cern-reu/ 

For other nationalities, consult the original webpage (or see below)

CERN Summer Student Programme 2023 (Member and Non-Member State)

  • Intern

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

One of CERN’s key missions is education. Our professionals very much enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with students who are committed and passionate about their chosen field. And there’s no better way to learn than on-the-job: when that job happens to be with a world-famous research organization and centre of scientific excellence, it’s even better.

Are you currently studying for a Bachelor or Master degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics? Are you looking for a training period during the European summer (June – September)? If so, this could be the opportunity for you: apply now for the CERN Summer Student Programme 2023!

Job Description

Take part in CERN’s Summer Student Programme! 

Over a period of 8 to 13 weeks, you will work on an advanced technical project in an experimental or engineering team.

During this unique and exciting time, you can attend a series of lectures specially prepared for you where experts and scientists from around the world share their knowledge about a wide range of topics in the fields of theoretical and experimental particle physics, engineering and computing. Visits to the CERN facilities, as well as discussion sessions and workshops are also key features of the programme. Find out more on the Summer Student information page. A short report on your work and project at CERN will be expected at the end of your stay.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • You are a Bachelor or Master student (not PhD) in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics and should have completed, by the European Summer 2023, at least three years of full-time studies at university level.
  • You will remain registered as a student during your stay at CERN. If you expect to graduate during European summer 2023 (as of May), you are also eligible to apply.
  • You have not worked at CERN before with any other status (Technical Student, Trainee, User or other status) for more than 3 months and you have not been previously a Summer Student at CERN.
  • You have a good knowledge of English; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply for this Summer Student Programme.

Additional Information

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion.

In return, CERN will provide you with:

  • A contract of association of 8 to 13 weeks* to work on a technical project.
  • An extensive physics lecture programme (students will also be able to attend a series of IT lectures organized by Openlab).
  • A 90 CHF per calendar day (net of tax) subsistence allowance to cover the cost of accommodation and meals in the Geneva area for a single person for the whole contract duration.
  • A travel allowance on a lump sum basis paid at the end of your stay to help you with the cost of travel between Geneva and your residence at the time of the selection committee.
  • Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (contribution already deducted from allowance).**
  • Assistance to find accommodation on the CERN site or nearby.

* Candidates coming from a CERN Non Member State country can stay for a duration of 8 weeks only. (Find here the list of CERN Member and Associate Member States).

**The few students who are paid directly from a national funding agency have to come to CERN with their own insurance coverage.

Possible arrival dates (starting contract dates):

Every Monday from beginning to end of June, namely 5 June, 12 June, 19 June, 26 June and 3 July 2023.

 

Required documentation:

You will need the following documents, in English or French, clearly labelled (e.g. “CV”, “Motivation letter”, “Academic transcript”, etc.) and in PDF format to complete your application:

  • A CV.
  • A copy of your most recent academic transcript giving an overview of your marks (if you download it from your university portal please make sure there is no protection so that we can open it).
  • Two mandatory reference letters (dated less than 12 months), from your lecturers and/or previous internships.

If you are a national of either Canada, Japan or United States, please apply via the following websites:

Please make sure you have all the documents requested to hand when you start your application on our career portal as they cannot be added after its completion (only reference letters can be submitted afterwards). Please note that all the documents you upload will remain attached to your Smartrecruiters profile. You do not need to upload them again for other applications you might submit.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail which contains a link. If you have not yet uploaded your reference letters when applying, you should  forward this link to at least one referee, so that they can upload their recommendation letter. Please note that this must be done before the application deadline (Monday 30th January 2023 12 noon CET time).

 

 

 

University of Chicago MRSEC and Physics Department Summer REU 2023

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Dear Colleague(s):

With National Science Foundation support for over three decades, the Physics Department and the Materials Research Center (MRSEC) at the University of Chicago have conducted a highly successful Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program.  Projects are distributed among the areas of astrophysics, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, materials science, mathematical physics, nanoscience, polymers, space physics, spectroscopy of materials, and other topics.  This research experience is complemented by a lecture series, field trips to Fermi and Argonne National Laboratories, and special social events.  We expect to accept around 20-24 summer research interns.  The application deadline is February 15, 2023.

We have enclosed the 2023 REU poster and an announcement about a particular science/art/theater component associated with these REUs.  Although the Physics MRSEC Summer REU programs are funded separately, the program activities and administration have been combined.  Collectively, we expect to be able to accept 20-24 students for the 2023 summer programs.  We request that you display the REU poster in an area of maximum exposure for interested students.

We also greatly appreciate any efforts you can make to encourage your qualified undergraduate students who might benefit from such programs to apply.  We are very confident and enthusiastic about the prospects of providing very positive experiences for the participating students and faculty.

Thank you very much for your assistance in distributing this information.  Please email us at reu@uchicago.edu with questions and/or mailing address corrections for future REU mailings.

Sincerely

Tracy Walker
on Behalf of the Physics/MRSECs REU Program
The University of Chicago
Department of Physics
& MRSEC REU Programs

 

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2023 Summer Internship at UC San Diego / Scripps Institution of Oceanography / Marine Physical Laboratory

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From: account mpl-internship <mpl-internship@ucsd.edu
Subject: 2023 Summer Internship at UC San Diego / Scripps Institution of Oceanography / Marine Physical Laboratory
Date: December 7, 2022 at 6:02:31 PM CST
To: account mpl-internship <mpl-internship@ucsd.edu>

Greetings Rice University,
I would like to inform your constituents about an exciting ten-week summer internship opportunity in the Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, in La Jolla, California. I have attached a flyer for your review and copied the job listing below — please forward / use in any ways that would best get the word out, including even posting hard copies on building bulletin boards in your area!
 
Our internship program is a great opportunity for inquisitive and motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world while earning a modest salary. 
 
UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
 
More information can be found on our website https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/, where applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 13, 2023. If you have any questions please contact me.
 
Warm regards,
Eva Friedlander | Summer Internship Coordinator | Marine Physical Laboratory | UC San Diego Scripps Institution Of Oceanography | MC 0213 | mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

JOB LISTING

Applications will only be considered when submitted via https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/.
Organization: University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory
 

Call for Summer Interns
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Are you considering applying to grad school and interested in oceanography as a career path?  Contemplating a career in scientific research and development?

The Marine Physical Laboratory, at UC San Diego’s world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to apply for the 2023 MPL Summer Internship Program.Undergraduate college students majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors are encouraged to apply. This ten-week internship will offer qualified students the opportunity to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary.
 

UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

 

ABOUT YOU
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* Currently enrolled as 1st, 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate — and not in your senior year — at a college or university with a major applicable to research done at MPL
* A U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident 
* Considering a career in scientific research
* Available to start at MPL in La Jolla, California, in June 2023.
* At least 18 years of age as of the internship start date
* Available to work the duration of the internship, ten consecutive weeks from the start date, for 40 hours per week at a salary of $16.30 per hour, and including a $6,000 (taxable) stipend to defray the cost of lodging, meals, transportation, etc.,
* Not a former MPL summer intern
* OK with working a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches and surf
HOW TO APPLY
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* Visit https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/ to complete the application online.
* Applications will be accepted online through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 13, 2023.
* Applications are not reviewed until after the application due date.
* Applicants may be notified by email as early as February 2023.  
* All applicants will have been notified by email by the end of April. 

 

 

ABOUT US
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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) is an organized research unit of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and lab at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.Originally established as a Navy-orientated research laboratory in 1946, MPL has maintained a strong multidisciplinary research program consisting entirely of sponsored projects, with a large sponsorship from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Research Topics:
Acoustics and Infrasound
Applied Ocean Sciences
Autonomous Ocean Platforms and Global Observing Systems
Coastal Oceanography
Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
Marine Mammal Biology
Nonlinear and Surface Waves
Ocean Acoustics
Ocean Instrumentation and Technology
Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
Physical Oceanography
Population and Community Ecology
Upper Ocean and Submesoscale Processes
Research Highlights:

Air-Sea Interaction Research
Coastal Observatory Development
Observations of Waves and Currents Nearshore
Optical and Ancillary Measurements at High Latitudes in Support of the MODIS Ocean Validation Program
Reference Materials for Oceanic Carbon Dioxide Measurements
Time Reversal Mirror in the Ocean
Whale Acoustics

Whole Sky Imager

MORE INFORMATION
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MPL Summer Internship Program: https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/
Marine Physical Laboratory: https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/
Scripps Institution of Oceanography: https://scripps.ucsd.edu

University of California, San Diego: http://ucsd.edu

 

CONTACT
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mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

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2023 Repperger Research Intern Program (AFRL)

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Now Accepting Applications for the
2023 Repperger Research Intern Program

This 10-week educational internship program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), by providing research opportunities for students to participate in research projects at one of the Air Force facilities under the mentorship of an AFRL scientist. Each scientist has been selected to mentor, because of their technical knowledge, experience, and willingness to help science and engineering students enhance their learning through participation in an actual Air Force research project.

Key Information:

Program Dates
June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023

Application Deadline
January 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. EST

Research Locations
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, with options for AFRL Collaborative Labs at Wright State University; or Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2022-2023 academic year (further details in Zintellect).
  • Be pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale as of Fall 2022.

Number of Participants
Between 10-20 students will be selected for participation.

Stipend
$12,000 for 10-week period

How to Apply
For application requirements and instructions for submitting your application, please visit: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2023-Repperger

Learn More
For additional information, including the 2023 project description catalog, please visit the Repperger Research Intern Program website. If you have any questions, please contact AFRL-Summer@orise.orau.gov.

 

REU in Neutrino Physics at Virginia Tech- Summer 2023

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Dear students,

I hope you are all doing well. Our department is gearing up for the fifth year of our NSF REU program in neutrino physics. The program will run from late May through early August in 2023 (10 weeks; exact dates TBD).

Please see the attached flier (VT REU 2023) for more information.

The online application will open on December 1.

If you have any questions about the program, email: reu@phys.vt.edu

Stay well,
Betty

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Betty J. Wilkins
Graduate Program Coordinator, Dept. of Physics at Virginia Tech
(540) 231-8728

 

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