Subject: Summer ORISE Fellowship Opportunity at the FDA



Description:

Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for

Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in

Jefferson, Arkansas. Selected individuals will participate in research

projects on the biological effect of potentially toxic chemicals and the

solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and

the environment.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S.

Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and

Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and

FDA. The appointment period is full-time for up to 10 weeks beginning May 23,

2016. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with

educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for

participation in this program. Participants do not become employees of FDA or

the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age at the time of the

appointment. Applicants must be a student in good standing at an accredited

U.S. college or university, or accepted as an entering graduate or

professional student at an accredited college or university, with a

cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale). Majors that are

eligible include Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering

(Bioengineering, Biomedical, Chemical, and Engineering Sciences),

Nanotechnology, and Computer Science (Scientific Computing and Informatics).

Other eligible areas of study include life health and medical sciences and

other physical sciences.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/details/1683

A complete application consists of:

• An application

• Transcripts

• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history,

relevant experiences, and a publication list

• Two educational or professional references

**If you have completed your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s

degree and have been accepted or enrolled in the next level degree program

for Fall 2016, be sure to include that information in your personal profile

on zintellect so the system will allow you to continue to the rest of the

application.

• All documents must be in English or include an official English

translation.

• The application deadline is February 19, 2016.

If you have questions, send an email to [log in to unmask] Please include the

reference code for this opportunity in your email (FDA-NCTR-2016-0036).





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Website URL: http://www.zintellect.com/Posting/details/1683