NCEMS Undergraduate Research Intern

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

About The Position

Undergraduate Research and Project Support Opportunity with NCEMS The National Science Foundation-funded National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) at Penn State is seeking motivated undergraduate students to support interdisciplinary research, data-driven projects, and center operations. This opportunity is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in research, data science, bioinformatics, project coordination, and team-based scientific initiatives. Students selected for this opportunity may contribute to both NCEMS research activities and project coordination efforts across the center. Depending on project needs and student background, responsibilities may include assisting with data organization and analysis, literature review, research workflow support, meeting coordination, documentation, communications, progress tracking, and other project-related tasks that help advance NCEMS programs and initiatives. This provides valuable exposure to both the research and operational sides of managing large interdisciplinary scientific initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Interest in biological sciences, bioinformatics, data science, project management, computer science, or interdisciplinary research
Familiarity with Python, R, Excel, or other organizational and computational tools
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional research setting
Interest in open science, reproducible research, and scientific teamwork
Students from programs such as Information Sciences and Technology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and related fields are encouraged to apply.