Science Internships

Web Developer Intern: Are you a front-end developer with an eye for design? We are looking for someone to come in and work with our design team on building out a standards repository (both design and code) that would serve as the base for all of the clients public websites. This position requires the ability to balance business/design needs with development standards and scalability demands. You must be able to define the structure for complex web sites from the ground up and developing well-written front-end code: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax and more. We are looking for someone who understands how to design and structure a website/application for site speed and future maintenance and can work well with back-end developers and UI designers. REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Entry level of web development experience. Experience with HTML Experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Experience with JavaScript and AJAX; Experience with JavaScript libraries (JQuery, Ext JS, etc); Ability to interface with UI designers and discuss tradeoffs between design and ease of development Experience building user interfaces for customer/consumer facing websites and web-based applications Experience defining code/design standards and creating styleguides Demonstrated thought leadership around cutting edge technologies Must have strong verbal and written communication skills PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Java Server Pages (JSP); Experience with JSTL or other tag libraries;

Description: Java/Spring Software Developer with Strong Knowledge in J2EE! Must be hands-on and technical savvy...this is a position with well funded start up company. Please read below for details, and if you meet or exceed the requirements, we'd love to hear from you. As a Java developer, you will play an instrumental role in driving the development and delivery of a new, modernized facelift to the rapidly evolving product line. Responsibilities: Entry level of web application development experience. Solid knowledge coding in languages in Java, JSP, Servlet. Fluency with J2EE technologies like Struts or Spring MVC and Hibernate. Fluency with front-end technologies- JavaScript, PHP, CSS. Familiarity with AJAX-related libraries - e.g. JQuery. Knowledge with PHP or JSP or other Java-based UI framework. Background in databases including MySQL Knowledge with version control systems like Subversion and IDEs like Eclipse Excellent problem solving skills; meticulous & methodical Self-motivated team player with excellent time management and communication skills

Xerox Research Center India is offering internship opportunities to outstanding students from top universities worldwide. Internships will be held in Bangalore, India, and are 3-6 months in duration to be scheduled either spring summer or fall. Applicants should have a strong background in one or more of algorithm design, optimization, machine learning, stochastic processes, game theory, social computing, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence or information security. Preference given to students with an interest in applying their expertise to solving theoretical or practical problems arising from topics in Human Computation such as Crowdsourcing. The goal of an internship is to participate in cutting edge research and in support of original and creative scientific projects. In the process it is expected that they will create valuable intellectual property and/or publish in top tier conferences and journals. Applicants should be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Interns will receive a compensation package which includes round-trip airfare and lodging near the office location. The Xerox Research Centre India is a young and growing research organization. Inaugurated in March 2010, it is the newest of five world renowned research labs in the United States, Canada, and Europe that together form the Xerox Innovation Group. Researchers at our centre work on cutting-edge technologies including cloud computing, human computation and business analytics while leveraging Xeroxs established expertise in imaging, document management and ethnography to address locally relevant and globally challenging problems. They collaborate closely with their peers in the Xerox labs in the US and Europe, and co-innovate with experts from leading academic institutions, research labs and partner organizations in India. Bangalore, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, is India's third most populous city and home to many well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its position as the major center of India's IT industry. A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic and cultural hub and the second fastest growing major metropolis in India. Unlike other parts of India which are extremely hot in the summer months, Bangalore enjoys a relatively mild climate year round.

The Hanover Township Senior Center was dedicated on April 2, 2005. It is a visible symbol of the support that this community has for its elders. A Senior Tax Referendum, "Support Our Seniors," was passed in November 2002 thanks to our seniors whose dedication and hard work incited its passage. This Referendum allowed for the construction and maintenance of a new Senior Center. Opperman Architects, Inc. and contractor, Lamp, Inc. worked along with our Supervisor, Clerk, Board of Trustees and staff to achieve a dream that benefits all adults, age 55 and over, who live in Hanover Township. The Senior Services Department offers a wide variety of advantages to the seniors who live in our Township. We offer transportation, recreational programs and trips, social services as well as many opportunities for volunteerism.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND Save Our Seabirds Inc. located on City Island in Sarasota, FL is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured birds. Our 130,000 square foot facility is home to approximately 250 birds consisting of over 30 species both native and exotic. On average, Save Our Seabirds, Inc. cares for 800 to 1000 birds each year admitting anywhere between 3 and 10 birds a day. With volunteer help, our non-profit organization successfully rehabilitates and releases up to 65% of the birds in our care. We also offer education regarding the adverse impacts of humankind on wild birds, provide Oiled Wildlife Response and Training, and continually develop and maintain a unique avian Surrogate Parenting Program. If you wish to learn more about S.O.S Inc. visit us at www.saveourseabirds.org. Please note that our web page content is in the process of updating. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Our internship program seeks enthusiastic college students who are passionate in both the medical and ecological aspects of wild bird studies. Interns will gain interactive experience in the identification, handling and treatment of injured birds. Treatment of various species includes engaging tasks such as tube feeding, administration of intravenous medication, and physical therapy. Interns will also have the exciting opportunity to work with birds that require fitting and replacement of their special prosthetic limbs designed by Kevin Carroll, creator of Winter's famous prosthetic tail. In addition to hospital duties, an in depth study of anatomy, physiology, behavior, and dietary needs of different species will be covered extensively throughout the internship. (These concepts play a vital role in many diagnoses and are an important underlying element in any veterinary practice.) Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in our rescue response team and avian surrogate parenting program. INTERN COMPENSATION - Letter of recommendation (upon successful completion of internship) - Valuable resume and volunteer experience - Preparation for careers in wildlife rescue and veterinary medicine - Saving animals and having an immediate impact on Florida's wildlife HOW TO APPLY Please note that the start and end date for our program is flexible. We receive applicants from all over the United States and realize that different regions will have different final exam schedules and summer break times. Please include in your cover letter the time period in which you can attend our program (start/end date). It must at least be 2.5 months of consecutive time roughly around (or within) the posted internship time period. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Email your resume and cover letter to Executive Director Lee Fox at sosinternship@gmail.com or contact Denise Gaberman for more information by phone (941) 388-3010. Please note that we do accept late applications, but priority is given to those submitted on time.

Full-time and co-op/intern position (may become regular full time at the end of the internship) A engineering research company in Northern Virginia is looking for a hands-on senior/ graduate student from Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering major for an exciting mechanotronic project of national interests. Required Skills: Advanced skill level in hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering. Excellent hands-on skills in instrumentation and electrical assembly are required to perform this task. Knowledge of instrumentation and electronics for sensors, transducers, actuators will be extremely important. Basic skills in mechanical and electrical design required to prepare and interpret drawings. Experience/ basic knowledge in engineering FEA software tools such as COMSOL, Ansys, FEMLAB, LabVIEW. The candidate should be willing and able to learn one or more of these software tools. Preferred: Knowledge of nondestructive tests, semiconductor manufacturing process, composites, and acoustics. Duration for internship: 3-12 months starting Spring 2013 Semester. Compensation: Competitive salary and stipend (for interns), training, and other benefits. Location: Northern Virginia (40 miles south of Washington DC).

MT. PLEASANT, MICHIGAN, USA: EnviroScience, Inc. offers summer internships in our Lake Management division as part of the Milfoil Solution® program. This innovative biological control utilizes a native insect, the milfoil weevil, to manage Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive aquatic plant. Students will experience hands-on opportunities in a unique industry while based at our Mt. Pleasant, Michigan summer laboratory and culturing facility. Hourly pay rate ranging from part-time to full-time, June and July are busiest months with most potential for full-time and overtime hours. Position starts in May and will last until late July/early August we are flexible with student schedules! Please review all Requirements below and e-mail résumé to slomske @ enviroscienceinc.com

Assist in all aspects of library service with an emphasis on running the summer reading program and increasing literacy in early and middle childhood. Internship runs June and July, but can be separated into 2 1-month internships. Hobson City is the oldest, incorporated black community in Alabama, founded in 1899. The library serves a community of approximately 870 people with 75-100 students participating in the summer reading program. Hours will be approximately 17-20 per week.

The Wetlands Institute is a non-profit organization in southern NJ who's mission is to promote appreciation, understanding & stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through our programs in research, education & conservation. This internship is designed to introduce you to environmental education as a profession and further your career, all while you explore one of America's most incredible natural areas. So if being wet, muddy, and happy at day's end sounds like your dream job, then we want you at the Wetlands Institute. Interns will help lead programs for all ages, work directly with live marine animals, teach outreach programs, and work on a variety of other programs and special events to promote the Jersey Shore and its spectacular salt marshes to tourists and residents. Interns work 40 hours per week (some weekends and evenings required), a weekly stipend, and onsite dormitory housing is available.

Backed by the venture capital firms behind Foursquare and Twitter, Work Market is a new platform providing businesses with access to an on-demand, scalable work force and the tools to manage internal employees, vendors and contractors. This is a business-focused internship in which you will work closely with our executives and other highly talented team members, actively participating in both the day-to-day and long-term operations of the company. You will have the opportunity to dive deeper into areas such as Sales, Accounting, Legal, and Product Development depending on your interests. Accordingly, while there may be the occasional errand, much of what you do here will emerge from tasks/projects you develop based on value adds you have identified. Benefits: - You will be surrounded by ambitious, super smart people in a rapidly-growing startup environment. - You will be able (and expected) to provide meaningful contributions to the business, honing skills such as analysis, planning, budgeting, product development, sales, client service, marketing, and strategy. This is not a 'sit-and-watch' internship. - Although youll need to be a self-starter, you will receive guidance and mentoring from seasoned professionals. This is a great opportunity if you have big plans of your own. - Lunch every Friday, and dinner any night that you work late.