archived applications
for reference
***The following positions are no long available, However, they are a great resource for students, faculty and staff to reference possible opportunities for future applications.
"Junior Summer Abroad” Research Program in Europe for Undergraduate U.S. Students - Due February 29, 2008
Come and experience one of the best research experiences of your life! During this 8-week study abroad program (June 30-August 22), you will be exposed to international research, education and culture. In addition, you will be working in an experienced, collaborative research team to develop and apply algorithms and software for simulating reactions with organic materials that involve transitions between electronic states. Applicants should have at least two years of undergraduate study, preferably majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or computer science; or a related discipline such as chemical engineering or materials science, with an interest in chemistry. If you have an enthusiasm for learning new science, we will help you to become familiar with this exciting area of complex systems research that is becoming more important in the global environment. A $2000 stipend as well as food, housing and transportation costs are provided.
For more information see our website.
Transatlantic Renewable Energy Exchange - Due February 29, 2008
Attached you will find a flyer for the Transatlantic Renewable Energy Exchange (TREE) summer internship program in Germany organized by CDS International. Perhaps you would be interested in forwarding it on to people you know who might be interested. If you or they would like more information, they can contact Katerina Holubova at 212.497.3515 or email kholubova@cdsintl.org or our website.
Department of Radiation Oncology - Due March 14, 2008
Seeking an undergraduate student interested in doing medical physics research in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). The student will contribute to an ongoing research project on correction algorithms for missing data in megavoltage computed tomography (MVCBCT) acquisitions. MVCBCT is an imaging technique used at UIHC for the localization of many cancer patients who receive external beam radiotherapy. The student will gain exposure to both clinical and research environments in medical physics, and will have the opportunity to participate in departmental meetings and observe clinical procedures.This is a 20 hour minimum per week position from May 19 until August 22, 2008. As the equipment used for MVCBCT is used routinely by the clinical staff during working hours of the clinic, the student must be willing to work some, but not all, evenings, often until around 7:00 p.m., and a day or two on the occasional weekend. Pay is $2,500 for the summer. Some background in computer programming and image science is preferred, but not a prerequisite. Students majoring in Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please send a resume and a cover letter to Ryan Flynn.
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Institute - Due March 15, 2008
The Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute at The University of Iowa (NNI@UI) is pleased to announce a summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) program in nanoscience and nanotechnology funded by the National Science Foundation. Funding for 8 students to work with faculty mentors from the departments of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Occupational and Environmental Health at The University of Iowa is available. A complete list of faculty mentors and research projects can be found at our website. The program will run from May 27 – August 1, 2008. A competitive stipend will be offered, plus room and board in University of Iowa housing. Awards will be made in early April.
Student Interdisciplinary Health Research Poster Session - Due March 24, 2008
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Post-docs, and Fellows are invited to submit a research abstract for the 9th Annual Student Interdisciplinary Health Research Poster Session. The University of Iowa Interdisciplinary Health Group sponsors this poster session to give all University of Iowa students an opportunity to present health-related research and to encourage students to interact with researchers from areas other than their respective disciplines. The poster session will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. For more information see our website.
Department of Psychiatry – Due March 28, 2008
Our lab is seeking an undergraduate student interested in participating in the ICRU Summer Fellows or Scholar Assistant program. We collaborate with the human vascular physiology laboratory to study vascular complications of antipsychotic medications and cardiovascular health in those with serious mental illness. If interested in an independent, but related project; please contact Dr. Jess G. Fiedorowicz.
Early Modern Art History Undergraduate Research Assistant - Due July 15, 2008
Seeking assistance on two book manuscripts for publication: one on 17th-century Dutch still-life painting, the other on early modern global exchange in visual culture. Major in art history desirable but not required. Good English a must, but any and all foreign language skills potentially useful as well. Knowledge of Refworks, Word, Photoshop, and "mdid" also helpful. Student will assist with contacting lenders for image reproductions and rights; image, text, and bibliography management. See behind the scenes how art history books are made, not born! For more information contact Julie Hochstrasser.
Pediatrician/Neonatologist Undergraduate Research Assistant
Due April 30, 2008
Dr. Widness, Pediatrician/Neonatologist is seeking an undergraduate student to collect data from existing medical records of infants. We are studying platelet transfusion practices in infants with thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is a common problem among sick newborn infants. A direct correlation between degree of thrombocytopenia and bleeding risk has not been demonstrated. As a consequence of the lack of scientific evidence, there is a great variability in transfusion practices among NICUs and among individual neonatologists. The preliminary data to be collected is critical to help us design a safe and scientifically sound neonatal platelet transfusion trial. Work schedule is flexible after data collection training, approximately 10-20 hrs/wk for the next 2 years. Please send a resume to Gretchen Cress.
Department of Psychology - Research Assistant - Due May 6, 2008
Research Assistant I wanted, initial appointment through 8/1/09 with possibility of renewal, to assist with a large project in developmental and cognitive science by coordinating activities in the Spatial Perception Action and Memory Laboratory at the University of Iowa under the direction of Dr. John P. Spencer. Lab tasks will include gathering data, processing data (coding, data management), and participating in other research tasks, all performed as part of a large research team that includes the PI, staff members, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students. For more information, download the position description (pdf).
Department of Psychology - Various Positions (RA-1, part, full and temp positions) - Due May 6, 2008
Several positions in my lab will become available this summer. I am looking for graduates that have experience and interests in research with children. Responsibilities include collecting data from families with young children, behavioral coding, preliminary data management, and other research tasks in a team-oriented environment. For more information, contact Grazyna Kochanska.
National Institute of Mental Health - Due May 12, 2008
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) announces its support of the NIMH Career Opportunities in Research (NIMH COR) Honors Undergraduate Research Training Grant (T34) program. The goal of the program is to provide support for pre-baccalaureate research training to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the Nation’s biomedical, neuroscience, behavioral and clinical research agenda for mental health. The specific objectives are to: (a) increase the number of well-prepared undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds who complete a research training program leading to a research doctorate (Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent) in biomedical, neuroscience, behavioral, or clinical sciences relevant to mental health research; and (b) develop and strengthen the undergraduate research training curricula with relevance to mental health. For more information see our website.
Rieser Fellowship - Due December 2008
The Rieser Fellowship provides grants ranging from $ 2,500. - $ 5,000. to three to five highly qualified undergraduates students each year. Our goal is to support research projects that explore issues at the intersection of science, global security, and public policy. Any undergraduate student at a US college or university is eligible to apply for the Fellowship. In recent years recipients have ranged from young physicists to students in environmental studies and history of science. A complete history and description of the fellowships and downloadable applications are available at our website.
Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences (UBM) - February 12, 2009
The goal of the Undergraduate Biology and Mathematics (UBM) activity is to enhance undergraduate education and training at the intersection of the biological and mathematical sciences and to better prepare undergraduate biology or mathematics students to pursue graduate study and careers in fields that integrate the mathematical and biological sciences. The core of the activity is jointly-conducted long-term research experiences for interdisciplinary balanced teams of at least two undergraduates from departments in the biological and mathematical sciences. It is expected that project leadership will come from faculty in both the mathematical and biological sciences. UBM is a joint effort of the Education and Human Resources (EHR), Biological Sciences (BIO), and Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorates at the National Science Foundation (NSF). For more information see our website.