BioXFEL Undergraduate Internships

BioXFEL is a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC) that focuses on promoting and advancing the study of Biological molecules using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). A summer internship is the best way to get started in this new and exciting field. BioXFEL offers Summer Research Internships to highly qualified undergraduate and post-graduate students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, computer science and all related fields. All applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in research and MUST be US citizens or US Nationals. Women and minorities underrepresented in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a highly competitive program where students will be given hands-on training in XFEL-related laboratory techniques. The internship also includes a scientific communications workshop, educational seminars and social activities. At the end of the 10-week program, students present their research results to the group. Internships run from the last week of May through the first week of August. Interns that require on-site housing will check into their dorms on Memorial Day, May 30th and check out on Saturday, August 5th.

We are now accepting applications for the Summer of 2023 BioXFEL Internship Program. It is unclear at this time whether we will be able to hold our internship in person. However, we will do our best to ensure a safe in person experience for the summer of 2023. In the event that we are unable to have our interns on site, we are prepared to offer a virtual or hybrid internship with remote participants as we have in the past.

Please be sure to submit all materials listed below.

 

Our Internship Locations

University at Buffalo

 

HWI Logo   Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute

 

Arizona State University

 

 

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

 

                                                                                  

   Rice University

 


UC Merced Logo   University of California Merced

 SLAC Interns

  

   SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SSRL/LCLS)*                                                                  

 

To Apply for Summer 2023  (May 30 - August 4)*

  1. Click HERE and complete the online application.
  2. Arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to us by your references by sending them the link to this form. Recommendation letter writers should be see our guidelines found here.

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The deadline for submission is Friday, February 17th, 2023. All materials must be received by the deadline in order for your application to be considered. If you are unsure of your reference letters or submission status, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for confirmation of receipt.

Our Program Offers:

  • A $5000 stipend and will cover housing and travel expenses for those in need.
  • An authentic full-time research experience with hands-on laboratory training.
  • Regular workshops on scientific presentation skills throughout the summer.
  • Seminars on current XFEL-related research and introductory courses on XFELs and Structural Biology.
  • Professional Development activities, career mentoring, and social events.
  • The chance to network with pioneering researchers in the XFEL sciences.

You'll have the chance to work with top researchers on projects that include: protein crystallography, biochemistry, computational analysis, algorithm development, and microfluidics.

Our interns go on to have successful careers in BioXFEL and beyond. Find out more about our graduated BioXFEL interns or explore more opportunities for internships with our partner institution.

* Internship dates for our SLAC site may vary from the rest of the program.  A shorter duration can be negotiated if your classes resume before then.