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Summer Undergraduate Research Internship

Job Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
Company: Carnegie Institution for Science, Earth and Planets Laboratory
Location: Washington, DC

Job Description:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) at the Carnegie Institution for Science’s Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL) offers a unique opportunity for regionally local undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in the field of Earth, planetary, and astronomical Sciences.

During the 10-week program (June 5, 2023 - August 11, 2023), interns will work under the supervision of experienced researchers in the field of astronomy, astrobiology, biogeochemistry, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental geochemistry/petrology, geophysics, isotope geochemistry, high-pressure mineral physics, mineralogy, organic geochemistry, and petrology.

Interns will work with their Carnegie mentor on an assigned research project with the ultimate goal of developing an original research finding that is suitable for presentation at a national scientific meeting during the following academic year. Interns are full members of their mentors’ research groups, participate in regular group meetings, and attend weekly seminars and social events at the EPL aimed at establishing a collegial cohort.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work on a research project under the guidance of a mentor
  • Acquire expertise in research methods while carrying out a research project
  • Participate in research and science communication skills workshops.
  • Meet weekly with the coordinator to provide research updates
  • Present results at a formal campus-wide symposium in the format of popular national meetings (AG, GSA, AAS)
  • Participate in beginning, mid-, and end-of-program evaluations to assess mentor-mentee interactions, progress of the interns in gaining research skills, and overall experience in the full program.

Requirements:
  • Must be an undergraduate student at time of application
  • Ability to commit to the full 10-week program (June 5, 2023 - August 11, 2023)
  • Strong interest in Earth, planetary and astronomical Sciences

Compensation:
  • This is a paid, full-time position with a stipend of $6200, dispersed bi-weekly.
  • Housing will be provided at American University. This housing includes full linen sets, Wi-Fi and cable access, shuttle service to/from the nearest metro stop, and complimentary access to the university’s fitness facilities.
  • Interns will also have access to the Earth and Planets Laboratory library and other research facilities necessary for carrying out their research, including necessary computing resources (e.g., a laptop, project-specific software).

Application Materials Required:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Reference Contact Information

All materials should be submitted through our digital form: https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/SURI-Application.

Important Dates
  • Program dates: June 5, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Applications Due: February 20, 2023
  • Decisions will be made in March, 2023

Note: We believe academic environments should be places where diverse groups of people with a variety of viewpoints and ideas can thrive and work together. As such, we encourage applicants from under-represented groups and backgrounds to apply.

The Carnegie Institution is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or another protected group status.

Inquiries can be sent to Dionysis Foustoukos (dfoustoukos@carnegiescience.edu).