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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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.
Preferred qualifications may include:
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.
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief statement of interest describing your background, relevant skills, and interest in supporting NCEMS. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis based on program needs.
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