Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Oak Ridge National Laboratories - Higher Education Research Experiences - Graduate Students

Reference Code: HERE-GRADUATE

Eligibility Requirements
■ Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

■ Degree: Master's Degree OR Doctoral Degree received within 0 months or currently pursuing.

■ Affirmation:
I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one term or am in the first term of a graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Description
Higher Education Research Experiences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE at ORNL) provides research opportunities and associated activities for participants at all levels, beginning the term before college entrance through thesis/dissertation research, and higher education faculty. The program is designed to complement academic programs by utilizing the unique resources of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to enhance science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education; encourage careers in science and technology, and improve scientific literacy. At the same time, the program contributes contributing to the Laboratory mission.

Funding
Participants in HERE at ORNL will be funded by the programmatic funds of the ORNL host research divisions or through funding provided by institutions of higher education. Currently, there are no DOE funds earmarked for education that are available in this program.

Benefits
General Benefits for Research Participation appointments include:
■ Stipend (determined by category of participant)
■ One round trip between home or school and ORNL, if permanent address is more than 60 miles from Oak Ridge (round trip limited to $500)
■ Housing allowance (for students whose permanent address is more than 60 miles from Oak Ridge)

Application Deadline■ Application is always open for any proposed start date. For best results apply by:
■ Summer: February 1
■ Fall: June 1
■ Spring: October 1

Term■ 10 to 52 weeks consecutively
■ Return with interim academic term up to 26 weeks
■ Offers are at full-time (40 hrs) unless stated as part time at 1–3 days per week in
4 hr increments only

Stipend
■ $525/week paid bi-weekly
■ $125/week housing allowance (for students whose permanent residence is outside a radius of 60 miles of ORNL)

Qualifications
To be eligible, you must:

■ Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPRs are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory entry)
■ Be at least 18 years old
■ Be pursuing a degree or career in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or related fields
■ Have a grade point average of at least 2.5/4.0
■ Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at an accredited institution
■ Have completed at least one term or be in the first term a graduate program
See the following link for mor information https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS/Posting/Details/133

Oak Ridge National Laboratories -Higher Education Research Experiences - Undergraduates

Reference Code: HERE-UNDERGRADUATE

Eligibility Requirements:

■Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

■Degree: Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree received within 12 months or
currently pursuing.

■Affirmation:

I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. college or university pursuing a degree or career in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or a related field.

Description

Higher Education Research Experiences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE at ORNL) provides research opportunities and associated activities for participants at all levels, beginning the term before college entrance through thesis/dissertation research, and higher education faculty. The program is designed to complement academic programs by utilizing the unique resources of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to enhance science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education; encourage careers in science and technology, and improve scientific literacy. At the same time, the program contributes contributing to the Laboratory mission.

Funding

Participants in HERE at ORNL will be funded by the programmatic funds of the ORNL host research divisions or through funding provided by institutions of higher education. Currently, there are no DOE funds earmarked for education that are available in this program.

Benefits

General Benefits for Research Participation appointments include:

■Stipend (determined by category of participant)

■One round trip between home or school and ORNL, if permanent address is more than 60 miles from Oak Ridge (round trip limited to $500)

■Housing allowance (for students whose permanent address is more than 60 miles from Oak Ridge)

Application Deadline

Application is always open for any proposed starting date. For best results apply by:

■Summer: February 1
■Fall: June 1
■Spring: October 1

Term

■10 to 52 weeks consecutively
■Return for up to 26 weeks with interim academic term
■Offers are at full-time (40 hrs) unless stated as part time at 1–3 days per week in

4 hr increments only
Stipend

■$425/week paid bi-weekly
■$125/week housing allowance (for students whose permanent residence is outside a radius of 60 miles of ORNL)

Qualifications

To be eligible, you must:

■Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPRs are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory entry)
■Be at least 18 years old
■Be pursuing a degree or career in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or related fields
■Have a grade point average of at least 2.5/4.0
■Be enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. college or university
See the following link for more info https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS/Posting/Details/131

U.S. Department of Education Volunteer Internship Opportunity

Internship Application

The Department has internships available for interested students throughout the school year. Internships provide students with an experience in government through real work responsibilities in a range of departments within the Department of Education (ED). General information on the internship and the application process is found below. Please read all of this before completing an application (also found below).

Internship Information:

Purpose of the Internship:

The Department of Education Intern Program seeks to provide students with an experience that exposes them to government and federal education policy while providing students with meaningful responsibilities.

Prospective interns can request specific areas of work as well as specific departments. Some examples of types of work that have been done in the past include:

■Policy Analysis
■Evaluation and Research
■Project and program management
■Finance
■Public Affairs and communications
■External Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations
■Legislative Affairs
■New media
■Legal work

Some offices that have hosted interns before are:
■Elementary and Secondary Education
■Student Financial Aid
■Higher Education
■Special Education
■Vocational and Adult Education
■Civil Rights
■Safe and Drug Free schools
■International education
■General Counsel

All ED interns are invited to participate in intern specific events. Alongside weekly brownbag lunches with top ED officials, past interns have also had the opportunity to attend events including: White House tours, Let's Read! Let's Move!, Staff vs Intern Softball games, and a trip to a DC public school.

Criteria for Participation

The Student Volunteer/Intern:

■Must have permission of the institution at which he/she is enrolled to participate in the program.
■Must be enrolled not less than half time in a course of study related to the work to be performed.
■Must be currently attending a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university or other accredited educational institution.
■Recognizes that the services performed will not be compensated by the agency.
■Must be willing to sign a written document of agreement between ED and the student and his/her educational institution outlining the responsibilities of each.
■Students must be at least 16 years of age.
Application Process:

Applicants for the ED Intern program will be accepted throughout the year on a rolling application schedule. Applications need to be received at a minimum of a month before the proposed start date to be considered, however, it is highly recommended that applications are submitted much further in advance due to high demand for spots in the program (especially during the summer season).

Once an application is received, the applicant may receive a request for an interview and then may be offered a second round of interviews with relevant intern supervisors. Once notified of ED's decision, accepted applicants will have a week to either accept or decline the position offer. The whole process from application submission to receiving an offer may take several weeks, depending on the demand for intern positions at ED and the timing of the submission.

While there are four terms that the bulk of intern programming occurs in, ED welcomes interns at any point throughout the year and it is up to intern candidates and their prospective supervisors to negotiate the exact dates of internships. The four primary terms take place during*:

■Summer: June-July has most of the programming while there will be limited programming during May and August.
■Fall: September – early December
■Winter: late December – mid February
■Spring: mid February - April
*students are invited to apply to any set of dates that most convenience them. However, introductory trainings and most events will occur during the outlined seasons.

Application Instructions:

No application will be considered complete until three items are received by ED: a cover letter; an up to date resume; and a copy of the intern application, found below.

Intern Application Instructions: click on the gray areas to insert information into the neighboring field. If unclear as to what to put, leave the field blank and include the question with an explanation of the confusion in the body of the email submitting the completed application.

Cover Letter Instructions: Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work at ED, briefly summarize past experiences in the field of education, if applicable, and list specific offices that you would be interested in working in. Because of the high interest in working for ED it may not be possible to place you in your first choice office.

When all three documents are completed the complete package should be sent in one email to StudentInterns@ed.gov with the subject heading "[Last Name], [First Name]: [Term] Intern Application". For example, if your name was John Smith and you were applying for the fall term the email containing your completed application would have the following heading: "Smith, John: Fall Term Intern Application." If you are applying for multiple seasons or late in one term pick the earlier term that you are applying for. If you have any questions on submitting an application please email StudentInterns@ed.gov or call our Central Employment Line at 202-401-4100.

Visit http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/job/intern/index.html for more info.

Department of Defense Centralized Intern Program

How to Apply
The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking motivated student interns to fill various internship opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. The Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world experience in multiple disciplines within different DOD groups. The DOD Centralized Intern Program’s goal is to facilitate the building of competent, diverse, and highly-skilled interns ready to meet the 21st century’s global challenges and to support the department's national security mission.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), in collaboration with DoD, will administer this program. Students and recent graduates will be assigned to internships that support various DoD Components. Candidates will perform assigned tasks in a fast-pace and dynamic environment, under the close supervision of DoD and ORISE.

Candidates will be expected to perform in a professional and effective manner; present a positive attitude and willingness to accept assignments; and maintain appropriate dress attire. ORISE will place student interns throughout the National Capitol Region (Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia). Candidates are considered ORISE participants; and as such candidates will receive stipend payments and other support through ORISE.

Please complete the ORISE application by clicking on the link below. Please review your application for accuracy and completeness prior to submission. Makes sure all required fields are complete.

Open period for applications: 21 Nov 2011 to 28 Feb 2012. Please reference Position ID #EB-1080962989

Instructions:
1. Click here http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/reg1.exe?i1=PUBLIC&i2=Reg2&i3=ADD&i4
=&i5=&i6=&i7=&i8=®opt=&i10=Oak%20Ridge%20Associated%20Universities.ORAU&pcr-id=ell4cBArQfrXpDxHHehWudk8VgB4%2fDzVSbrvqpO3K16Xdm5TC3NlMA2OePhlYB3tf67x5m7aP6yp%0d%0a8DG3cxpvwQDVykMkNPgalZKDQY%2freqs09CDKVTojgQ%3d%3d for the on-line application. Only ONE application is needed for all projects and programs. Additionally, please have the items listed below available for uploading into the on-line application system.

■Resume (include list of any papers, presentations, or publications)
■Transcripts from all schools attended, original student copies are acceptable (students, postgraduates and certificate applicants only)

2.An email will be forwarded for persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation adviser, if applicable)/Employers for a reference. PERSONAL REFERENCES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

3.Please remember to save your username and password to login to your account to make changes/updates to your application, or to apply to future projects.

The complete application and supporting materials will be forwarded to Program Officials for review.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

USDA Information Technology Intern Program

Job Title: Student Trainee (Information Technology)
Location: Nationwide
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: $24,933.00 - $61,678.00 / Per Year
Education / Career Level: Current Undergraduate and Graduate Students

For more Information about the Program Visit and Become a member of http://www.usda-academy.com.

The USDA Information Technology Internships are designed to combine academic studies with on-the job training and experience, and to give students an opportunity to work at USDA while completing their education. Students are provided a 2-year internship that develops competencies and skills essential to their career field.

Interns who successfully complete their academic studies and internships, and meet all qualification, suitability and performance requirements may be offered permanent employment upon graduation. These positions would be in Information Technology or Engineering positions throughout the USDA. The OCIO will specify in their job offers if geographic mobility is required as a condition of employment.

The Application Process
The Application Window for the OCIO IT Intern Program is normally open between January and February of each year. Following the close of the application window, applications received are thoroughly reviewed and evaluated. Candidates referred for further consideration may be interviewed. Hiring for the IT Intern Program may be done throughout the year, as funding allows; however, most selections for immediate placement will be made in April. If selected, you should receive a job offer by approximately May 1. Due the volume of applications expected, only those persons who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about the program and to be one of the first to know about upcoming internship opportunities, visit and become a member of the USDA-Academy at http://www.usda-academy.com

Benefits
■Get Paid While you Learn
■Housing is Provided during the Summer Sessions in Washington DC
■Eligible Interns may work, part-time, while attending college during the school year
■Upon graduation, successful interns may obtain full-time, federal employment
■Flexible Work Schedule
■Telework
■Ten Paid Holidays Per Year
■Commuter Subsidy
■Annual and Sick Leave
■Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
■Long Term Care Insurance
■Life Insurance
■Retirement Plan
■Thrift Savings Plan and Savings Bonds Purchases
■Flexible Spending Accounts

If more information is desired, you may consult
http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

Series – Grade – Salary Information
GS - 2299 - 03 / 04 / 05 / 07 / 09

Intern pay will be based on the combination of credit hours and grades obtained, demonstration of leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a number of other factors.

Nationwide pay charts may be found at http://www.opm.gov/oca/11tables/index.asp

Minimum Qualifications Include
■Be a U.S. Citizen
■Be currently enrolled full-time, in a 4-year accredited college or university in a Bachelors or Masters degree program (College study at an accredited 2-year college will be accepted if the credits are transferrable to and the student has a guaranteed transfer agreement to a 4-year accredited college or university toward completion of an applicable degree program)
■Be working towards a degree with a major or minor in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security, Geo-Spatial Information Systems, and/or other related IT programs
■Be in good academic standing
■Successfully complete a background investigation

Other Information
For more information about the program, to interact with current and prospective interns and program administrators, and to be one of the first to know about upcoming internship opportunities, visit and become a member of the USDA-Academy at

http://www.usda-academy.com/page/become-a-member.

Internship Opportunites

The National Agricultural Library (NAL), one of four U.S. national libraries, houses the largest most accessible agricultural collection in the world and is the nexus for a national network of state land-grant and U.S. Department of Agriculture field libraries.


Phone: (301) 504-7217 FAX: (301) 504-6951

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY

Projects are available throughout the library and vary from basic office assistance to highly technical positions. Examples of project tasks include:

• organizing and inventorying collections of photographs, nursery catalogs, manuscript papers, and memorabilia

• creating web pages

• processing large scale bibliographic data in a database environment

Upon request and subject to staff availability, your internship experience can be customized to fit your special interest area or specific career-oriented goal. For a detailed list of internship opportunities, go to:

http://www.nal.usda.gov/about/LIBRARY_INTERNSHIP.pdf

Candidates should be detail oriented and self-motivated with excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with Microsoft Access software. Internships are also available for academic credit or volunteer basis. Flexible schedules are available, Monday through Friday. For inquiries or to apply please contact:


Theresa Ridgeway
USDA, ARS, NAL
10301 Baltimore Ave., Rm. 203B
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
E-mail: Theresa.ridgeway@ars.usda.gov

Monday, January 9, 2012

Graduate Student Summer Associate Program

Note: Applications for summer 2012 are accepted from October 21, 2011 until January 15, 2012. All applicants will be notified by early to mid-February. Some applicants may be contacted before this time for a preliminary phone interview.

Applications are only accepted through the RAND website at http://www.rand.org/jobs.html.
Click Find a Job, click Advanced Search, select Research-Summer Associate Prog under Job Families, and click the"Search" button. Click on the position and click the "Apply Now" button. Follow the prompts for application submission.

About the Program
RAND's Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues.

The program receives about 600 applications each year for the 30+ positions. The selection process is based on matching associates and their specific skill sets with researchers and their project needs. Given the ever changing research climate, we often do not know which projects may require summer associates until the beginning of the year.

The program runs in the summer months only. Summer associates work at RAND fulltime for a 12-week period. Positions are available in RAND's three major U.S. offices — Santa Monica, Arlington, and Pittsburgh. All summer associates are collocated with project mentors. The location of the project mentor determines the location of the summer associate. Students receive a stipend and are given the opportunity to conduct research that can be completed during the three months they are at RAND. The summer stipend in 2011 was approximately $12,000 (before taxes) for the 12 weeks of fulltime research.

Eligibility
The program is designed for fulltime students who have completed at least two years of graduate work leading to a doctorate or professional degree (e.g., law or medical degree, professional engineer certificate). Students must be enrolled fulltime in a graduate degree program during the spring and fall of 2011 to be considered for the program. Students graduating prior to September 2012 are encouraged to look at our fulltime positions at www.rand.org/jobs.html.

U.S. citizenship is not necessary except for positions that require security clearances.

Most of RAND's professional hiring is at the PhD level, so our summer program is oriented toward individuals who are generally within a year or two of completing their doctorates. Occasionally, there are projects that match the skills of graduate students in other stages of their education who also have significant work experience. Exceptions are made for masters' students applying for our engineering and computer or information science positions.

Who is not eligible: The program does not hire undergraduates for the summer. Also, those students graduating prior to the summer of employment are not eligible to apply. The program typically does not consider Master's degree students without significant work or research experience. Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for the summer program.

Structure of the Associate Program
Each associate is assigned to a research project and is mentored by a senior research staff member—usually one with the same academic background as the associate. This assignment is part of RAND's associateship arrangement. A student is offered an associateship only after the student and RAND agree that a good match exists between the student's interests and skills and the needs of an ongoing RAND research project.

Past associates have worked on a wide range of projects. Each student is required to present a seminar at the conclusion of the associateship.

Associates have full access to RAND's research facilities. These include state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, a nationally acclaimed library, an extensive data facility that obtains and maintains research databases, special consulting and training services in computing, statistical analysis, and oral presentations.

About RAND
RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. As such, it provides a distinctive environment for graduate students.

•RAND's primary activity is research. The environment provides a rich variety of ongoing studies and an experienced staff of professional researchers with whom associates interact.

•RAND projects are typically interdisciplinary. Some research projects bring together economists, psychologists, statisticians, and health professionals, for example, whereas others bring together engineers, operations researchers, and students of organizational behavior. Learn more about the RAND environment.

Applications
RAND accepts applications only through our website at http://www.rand.org/jobs.html. Click Find a Job, click Advanced Search, select Research-Summer Associate Prog under Job Families, and click the "Search" button. Click on the position and click the "Apply Now" button. Follow the prompts for application submission. Applications mailed directly to RAND or emailed to our summer director will not be considered.

In order to apply, applicants are required to submit two documents:

1.Summer Associate Application Form. The application can be found at http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/about/edu_op/fellowships/gsap/summer_associate_application.pdf. Please download the file and complete it. When asked to submit your cover letter, submit the Summer Associate Application Form instead.

2.Resume or curriculum vitae.
Please do not submit more than one application. If there are several positions that are of interest, applicants should choose the position that best matches their background and interest. Applications will be directed to the appropriate contacts and their colleagues for review.

Applicants will receive an automated email notifying official receipt of a successful submission.

Additional Information
Please contact Summer_Director@rand.org if you have additional questions about the graduate student summer associate program.

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