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  • SPEAR, Summer Biological Research Program – Application Deadline: April 19

    Apr 11, 2019 1:45 pm262 views

  • Internship in Medical Social Sciences Research at Northwestern University

    Apr 8, 2016 2:45 pm259 views

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

    We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. The studies the intern would be assisting with are part of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. Studies within this program primarily focus on understanding the Hispanic breast cancer patient’s cultural and psychosocial experience in order to improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. 

    This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

    Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least a semester. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Training in medical language in English and Spanish will be provided. If interested, please contact me via email (diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu) with a copy of your CV/resume, or by phone if you would like more information.

    Diana Buitrago

    Research Study Assistant

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Medical Social Sciences

    633 North Saint Clair Street, Suite 19-077 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312.503.0441 office 312.503.9800 fax feinberg.northwestern.edu

  • Research Assistant Position in Chicago Lab of Emotion and Physiology (Spring 2015)

    Dec 3, 2014 12:00 pm258 views

    Dr. Stewart Shankman in the Department of Psychology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to volunteer in the Chicago Lab of Emotion and Physiology. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your research skills before applying to graduate school!

    Preference will be given 1st and 2nd years who are looking for a long-term volunteer opportunity. RA's should have flexible schedules to help with lab visits, be timely and have an interest in mood and anxiety disorders and pursuing a higher degree in Psychology. Weekend availability is desired, as is experience using SPSS for data entry and working with participants. Responsibilities of an RA include assisting graduate students with lab visits, running participants through behavioral tasks, entering data into SPSS, and generally helping around in the lab. In order to apply, please send me a copy of your resume and answer the questions below to: hodgesam@uic.edu. If you have any questions about the application process or our lab, feel free to contact me!

    1. Reasons why you want to be a research assistant in our lab
    2. Reasons why you should be selected as a research assistant (be sure to address any qualifications that pertain to the responsibilities listed above)
    3. Hours per week you can devote to the project and your Mon-Fri 9am-5pm availability for Spring 2015
    4. Anything else we should know about you

    Questions?  Contact Allie Hodges, B.A., Research Associate, Chicago Lab of Emotion and Physiology, hodgesam@uic.edu.

  • The Gorka Lab is Seeking Undergraduate Volunteers

    Aug 8, 2018 3:15 pm256 views

  • Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Awards (CURA) available for Fall and Spring 2018-2019

    Jul 25, 2018 3:45 pm254 views

  • 2 Research Assistant Positions Available with Dr. Sue Farruggia

    Aug 31, 2017 10:30 am247 views

  • Gap Year Opportunity in Neuroscience/Psychiatry Laboratory

    Mar 21, 2019 2:00 pm246 views

  • Multiple openings available in the Naba Lab - Department of Physiology and Biophysics

    Sep 1, 2022 10:30 am246 views

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Program on Health Disparities (SURPHD) – Application Deadline: Feb 8

    Jan 24, 2019 2:15 pm243 views

  • Internship Opportunity with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences

    Mar 29, 2021 1:15 pm243 views

  • Open Research Position in the Lavie Laboratory (apply before August 2021)

    May 10, 2021 1:45 pm243 views

  • Undergraduate Lab Position Available in College of Medicine

    Aug 18, 2016 8:15 am242 views

    Laboratory Aide- College of Medicine.

    Description

    An undergraduate laboratory aide position is available in the College of Medicine on west campus for work in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Division of Cardiology. Duties include dishwashing, assisting with mouse colony maintenance, and preparing shared buffer solutions. If desired, there is the possibility to advance to experimental work as experience is gained.

    The candidate must be able to commit to 6-8 hours per week M-F between the hours of 7:00 am-5:00 pm, with the possibility to increase hours as experimental demand increases. Willingness to work during the summer breaks is preferred. Federal Work Study is preferred, but not required.

    Qualifications

    No previous lab experience is required; however, the candidate must be comfortable being trained to handle and euthanize mice and rats. The successful candidate will be an academic sophomore or junior who has completed CHEM 112. 

    To apply please submit a resume, 2 references, your fall semester schedule and work availability to dryba2@uic.edu with the subject line of “Lab Aide”. 

  • Undergraduate Work-Study Research Position in Neural Stem Cell Biology

    Jan 13, 2014 3:30 pm240 views

    Research lab focusing on neural stem cell biology and gene therapy translational research in pediatric genetic diseases is looking to hire and train two Honors undergraduate (freshman/ sophomore) research assistants who have active federal work study funds.

    Initial responsibilities will include general lab maintenance and mouse husbandry. After training and with demonstrated gained experience, responsibilities will include: tissue culture, molecular biology, intracraneal injections of gene therapy vectors, bone marrow transplantation, immunohistochemistry and stereology. Priority is given to Biology/Chemistry majors with top GPAs. This is a unique experience for those pursuing Medical/Graduate school.

    Click on the post to read more.

  • Summer Research Volunteer Position in Psychology and Neuroscience

    May 15, 2014 9:15 am238 views

    Dr. Eric Leshikar in the Department of Psychology is currently looking for someone interested in gaining Psychology (or Neuroscience) related research this summer (2014) on a volunteer basis. The research in his lab is focused on facilitating memory in healthy older adult populations. They recruit healthy older adults as well as younger adults to participate in memory experiments in the lab.  The minimum time commitment is 10 hours per week.  Responsibilities will include many aspects of research from experimental design to data collection and analysis.  If you are interested, please e-mail Dr. Leshikar at Leshikar@uic.edu.

  • Summer Research Assistant Positions available with the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP)

    May 23, 2018 3:15 pm238 views

  • Research Assistant Position with Women’s Mental Health Research

    Apr 14, 2014 6:15 pm237 views

    Stress, Cognition, and HIV: Women’s Mental Health Research Program

    We are looking for an undergraduate student to assist in our lab.  This position is either voluntary or for class credit.  Our lab is asking for a minimum two-year commitment. In return for this commitment, you are allowed to participate in your own research project. This project will be overseen by Dr. Leah Rubin.

    Our Mission:

    To improve the lives of women through clinical research studies aimed at understanding the sex-specific factors that contribute to women’s cognitive function and mental health. To provide objective research findings to inform health practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and the public about factors that influence women’s cognitive function and mental health. To foster undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in research careers aimed at a better understanding of women’s cognitive function and mental health.

    Research opportunities in our lab involve at least a two year commitment to the lab where a student would primarily be involved in working on a study looking at the effects of stress, stress hormones, and cognition in HIV+ men and women. 

    Students who have been involved with our lab in the past have cited it as a highlight of their undergraduate career.  The most successful students have had interests not only in psychology, but biology, physiology and medicine as well.

    Some of the skills students can expect to obtain are:

    1.       Working with vulnerable populations and community outreach
    2.       Insight into experimental design and operation from planning through the completion of a study.
    3.       Data collection and analysis
    4.       Opportunity to present original and previously collected data

    If you are interested please send a copy of your résumé: Alana Aziz-Bradley (abradley@psych.uic.edu) with the Subject Heading: “SCORE RA Candidate Your Name”.  If you have any questions regarding the lab, please feel free to contact me via email.

    Click on this post to download the application for this position.

  • Undergraduate Hourly Research / Scientific Aide Position in Public Health

    May 13, 2014 4:30 pm237 views

    Project Description

    Julie Darnell, PhD, MHSA, Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health, is seeking to hire a Research/Scientific Aide to work on a grant funded by the GE Foundation to conduct a national survey of free and charitable clinics.  Free and charitable clinics are nonprofit organizations that provide a range of healthcare services to mostly uninsured persons at little or no cost. They are financially supported largely by private donors and rely on volunteers to deliver care. The Research/Scientific Aide will assist in developing a census of free/charitable clinics operating in the United States. The RA also will carry out administrative duties related to the administration of a national survey planned for 2015.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Collecting information about free/charitable clinics from various sources, including web sites, national/state free clinic associations, and other stakeholders serving the uninsured and underserved;
    • Contacting free/charitable clinics around the county (by phone and email) to collect and/or verify contact information for an upcoming mail survey;
    • Confirming free clinics’ contact information through various modes of communication, including phone, email, and mail;
    • Entering information into a standardized form;
    • Generating a contact list of clinics in Excel;
    • Preparing mailing labels;
    • Using Word mail merge function to generate cover letters; and
    • Assembling mail correspondence.

     Click on the post to learn more.

  • Research opportunities in Cognition of Second Language Acquisition Lab, Apply by Wed. 4/20

    Apr 15, 2016 4:15 pm236 views

    The Cognition of Second Language Acquisition lab (http://bit.ly/Zv02wY), under the direction of Dr. Kara Morgan-Short, is looking for undergraduate research assistants for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2016 - Spring 2017). The lab uses brain-based (electrophysiology) and behavioral techniques to understand how the humans process native and second languages. Specific topics we have studied include (a) the effects of implicit, immersion-like versus explicit, classroom-like training on second language development and processing, (b) the processing of different aspects of language in native speakers, adult language learners and heritage speakers, and (c) the relationships between individual differences in cognitive abilities and second language acquisition.

    In addition to participating in all aspects of research, RAs will attend lab meetings (Friday mornings 9-11 am), read up to one primary research article per week, and assist in some administrative tasks.

    We are looking for undergraduates (preferably students who will begin the junior year in Fall 2016) who are majoring in Psychology, Spanish, Neuroscience or a related field, who are interested in linguistics, second language acquisition, and/or the neurocognitive bases of language acquisition and processing. The ideal undergraduate RA is intelligent, reliable, motivated, and eager to learn! Prior experience in a lab is not necessary. Preference is for RAs who can work in the lab 9 hours per week, who can participate in the lab for at least two semesters, and who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Working in the lab is challenging, fun, and a great way to learn firsthand how research is conducted.  Course credit for SPAN 399 or PSCH 396 is available (if prerequisites have been met), and working as an RA can also fulfill the Honors College activity requirement.

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the application form available at http://bit.ly/170FstC.

    Applications received by Wednesday, April 20th by noon will be reviewed immediately. Invitations will be sent by noon on Thursday, April 21st to attend a lab meeting (9-11am) and participate in a lab ‘open house’ interview (11am-1pm) on Friday 22nd. If you are not able to make the lab meeting and/or open house, different interview arrangements can be made.

    If you have any questions, please email us at cogsla@uic.edu or call us at 312-996-2278. We hope to hear from you soon!

    ~ The Cognition of Second Language Acquisition lab team

  • Honors College Research & Conference Travel Grants – Applications Deadline: Feb 12

    Feb 8, 2018 4:00 pm235 views

  • Public Health Research Opportunity with Dr. Nelson

    Jan 30, 2015 4:30 pm234 views

    Dr. Nelson is looking for 2-4 students of any level to help update a Cochrane systematic review for publication in the Cochrane Library. 

    The specific review would be an update of the existing Cochrane review on either surgery or medical therapy for anal fissure. Cochrane reviews must be updated every 2 years, especially when there is new material to be added and Dr. Nelson has several reviews in that basket. Students will be involved in collaborative research (and some of the tasks have to be duplicated to establish the reliability of the findings), and each is expected to work at least 45 hours for the semester. The experience will result in Honors activity and Honors Research Assistantship credit (HON 222 and 225). 

    If you are selected, Dr. Nelson will provide an introductory talk in early February to prepare you for the tasks. 

    Please contact Prof. Nelson (altohorn@btinternet.com) with any questions:

    Rick Nelson
    Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology/Biometry
    UIC School of Public Health
    Coordinating Editor, Colorectal Cancer Collaborative Editorial Group of the Cochrane Collaboration

  • Summer 2020 Research Program Opportunities at the University of Michigan

    Jan 13, 2020 2:15 pm231 views

  • Research Assistant Volunteer Positions Available with Dr. Jennifer M. Kwan

    Oct 3, 2017 2:45 pm229 views

  • Research Opportunity in Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University

    Sep 11, 2015 4:00 pm228 views

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

    We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. The studies the intern would be assisting with are part of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. Studies within this program primarily focus on understanding the Hispanic breast cancer patient’s cultural and psychosocial experience in order to improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. 

    This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

    Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least a semester. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Training in medical language in English and Spanish will be provided. Please contact me via email or by phone for more information.

    Diana Buitrago
    Research Study Assistant
    Department IRB Coordinator
    Department of Medical Social Sciences
    Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
    633 N. St. Clair, Suite 19-077
    Chicago, IL  60611
    312-503-2866
    diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu

  • Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative Research Fellows Program, Deadline 2/29

    Feb 22, 2016 9:00 am224 views

    The ChicagoCHEC (Cancer Health Equity Collaborative) Research Fellows Program seeks undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students with an interest in health and health care to participate in a paid full-time summer research and enrichment experience in Chicago. 

    About the Research Fellows Program

    The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program is a comprehensive learning experience for students who are planning to apply to graduate or medical school. This program is focused on the development of academic, technical, and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in healthcare. ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows will spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading scientists. 

    Application Deadline

    February 29, 2016 at 11:59 PM CST

    Program Dates:

    June 20, 2016 - August 12, 2016 (8 Weeks) 

    More Information/ How to Apply

    Please visit the ChicagoCHEC website for eligibility and application instructions: (http://chicagochec.org/opportunities/education-training-programs/research-fellows/)

  • Women’s Mental Health Research Program seeking Undergraduate Research Assistants

    May 25, 2016 11:45 am223 views

    The Women’s Mental Health Research Program is seeking volunteer Undergraduate Research Assistants (URAs) to work with Dr. Leah Rubin and her team on ongoing research studies.  Dr. Rubin’s current research studies look at the effects of stress and stress hormones on mental health and cognition in HIV-infected individuals. URAs will assist with data entry and database management; they will also recruit, screen and consent research participants in clinical settings. Volunteers are asked to commit to two years in the lab with a minimum of 10 hours per week. With this commitment, URAs may be eligible to complete a Capstone or independent research project and/or receive course credit.

    Eligibility

    First-year students, sophomores or juniors enrolled at UIC (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for seniors).

    The student should be in good academic standing with a strong GPA (3.0 or above) and have an interest in women’s mental health, medicine, psychology, psychiatry or related field.

    Preference may be given to students in the Honors College and/or students who have completed courses in research methods or statistics.

    Student should be self-motivated and display a high attention to detail.

    If you are interested, please send your resume to Jacob Ellis at jellis1@psych.uic.edu to learn more.

  • Workshops to prepare for the Student Research Forum (and other research presentations)

    Mar 28, 2016 8:30 am220 views

    Are you working on your capstone or another research project?  Presenting your capstone or other research at the Student Research Forum or in another location?  The Honors College and the UIC Library both have put together workshops for you to prepare!  Check out the offerings below:

     

    Mock Research Poster Presentation Session

    Tuesday 3/29, 3-4 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

    Refworks and Citation Tools Workshop

    When you do library research, it is important to keep track of what you find, and to cite it correctly in your final product.  This workshop will introduce you to Refworks and some other tools that can make this process easier and more time efficient.

    Wed. 3/30, 2-3 pm, Idea Commons Classroom (first floor UIC Daley Library)

    If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu) or Dean Murphy (tamurphy@uic.edu).

     

  • Urology Research Position at Cook County Hospital

    Mar 5, 2019 1:45 pm219 views

  • UIC Portal to Biomedical Research Careers PREP (Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program) – Application Deadline: March 31

    Mar 13, 2018 1:15 pm219 views

  • Current Research Assistant Position Available with Dr. Bette Bottoms - Apply ASAP

    Jun 14, 2017 4:15 pm219 views

  • Paid Psychology Research Assistants- The Social-Emotional Teaching & Learning Lab - (Interviews conducted starting January 31st)

    Jan 26, 2022 6:45 pm215 views

  • Paid Research Assistant at the University of Chicago for Biological Sciences - Apply ASAP!

    Apr 3, 2017 10:30 am215 views

  • MEND2 Lab Looking for Research Assistant Volunteers

    Apr 25, 2017 9:00 am215 views

  • Postbac and Summer Research Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

    Dec 14, 2016 9:30 am215 views

     

    Broad Cancer Genomic Scholars (BCGS- postbac) - broad.io/bcgs

     

    An innovative, two-year program run jointly by the Broad Diversity, Education and Outreach initiative and the Cancer Program, BCGS offers participants a comprehensive, structured and immersive experience that includes groundbreaking research and academic and career guidance. BCGS participants will carry out research as paid, full-time Associate Computational Biologists or Research Associates, working alongside leading scientists within the Broad Cancer Program.

     

    Eligibility - seniors or recent graduates who majored in the biological, physical or computer sciences, engineering or mathematics, and are interested in pursuing a graduate degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. 

     

    Deadline: January 4, 2017

     

    Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) - broad.io/bsrp

     

    The Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) offers students with a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines the opportunity to conduct intensive research in a collaborative community. Students from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply. 

     

    BSRP participants spend the summer performing original computational or experimental-based research in labs across the Broad Institute’s research areas, from cancer to infectious disease to computational biology. In addition, the program features a rich curriculum outside the lab that emphasizes career development, personal development, and teamwork in a small cohort. 

     

    Deadline: January 31, 2017

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    Gisselle Vélez-Ruiz, Ph.D.

    Program Director for Diversity, Education and Outreach

    The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

    75 Ames, Room 6055

    Cambridge, MA 02142

    617-714-7012

  • Fulbright Summer Programs in the UK Apply by 2/23

    Feb 16, 2017 9:15 am214 views

  • Research Assistant Needed for Clinical Cognitive Affective Neuroscience Lab

    Mar 2, 2020 2:00 pm214 views

  • Pro-Home Study Seeks Research Assistants

    Dec 20, 2018 1:30 pm214 views

  • Two Prospective Capstone Projects in Psychology

    Jun 27, 2014 4:30 pm213 views

    Dr. Cervone (dcervone@uic.edu) in the Department of Psychology has two opportunities that would be a good context for senior capstone projects. Please use the contact information at the end of this message. Serious inquiries only.

    Iconic memory: 
    This is a project that would make sense for someone interested in basic research in psychology; it's a laboratory study on a long-standing classic finding that recently has taken an interesting twist.  Everybody learns in intro psychology that humans have visual sensory memory, or iconic memory.  Somebody recently discovered that features of this memory vary depending on whether the stimulus materials are threatening or not.  This means that emotional significance is, somehow, playing a role in information processing all the way down to iconic memory.  A graduate student affiliated with the project has programmed a study that follows up on this interesting finding. She is just starting to run the study, and in all likelihood it will continue, and maybe take some additional novel turns, in the next academic year.  Someone participating in this project would have a very active role in running  participants and taking part in data analysis. 

    STEM education: 
    If anyone were interested in psychology and educational processes, and especially in the challenges surrounding the participation of women and minorities in science and engineering education, they might be interested in the second project.  Dr. Cervone will be taking part in a study of students' perceptions of the educational environment within STEM education, and of their personal abilities to cope with challenges in this setting.  This could be a highly involving capstone project, since there would be quite a lot of direct contact, in-depth, with the students who will be in the study (much more than a simple questionnaire). 

    It would be helpful for an interested student to be available for an informational interview to get a sense of what the projects are like.  Any interested person could contact Dr. Cervone and Kendal Wong <km.epng1213@gmail.com> for the memory project or Dr. Cervone and Lara Mercurio who is working on the STEM project <lara.mercurio@gmail.com> 

    Serious inquiries only! It would be beneficial to include a CV, research resume, relevant course list or statement of interest in your email introducing yourself and your intentions.

  • Research Assistant Opportunity - The Teasdale Research Group in the UIC College of Education

    Jan 10, 2022 11:15 am212 views

  • Research Fellow Opportunities at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University)

    Jan 11, 2021 1:15 pm210 views

  • Lists of summer research and internship opportunities

    Dec 14, 2016 12:30 pm210 views

    Winter break is the perfect time to work on applications for summer research and internship opportunities, study abroad programs, or scholarship opportunities. Here's some resources you can use to get started:

    Office of Undergraduate Research: OUR Research and Internship Opportunities Catalog

    Resources for finding summer opportunities from the Honors College: https://blogs.uofi.uic.edu/files/1516/439911/99018.docx 

    Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities (Gap Year) Guide from the Office of Special Scholarship Programs: https://ossp.uic.edu/scholarships/gap-year/ 

     

  • Undergraduate Student Position Available at CRHA

    Mar 2, 2016 8:30 am209 views

    Undergraduate Student Position Available!

    The Center for Research on Health and Aging (CRHA) at the Institute for Health Research and Policy is seeking an undergraduate student research assistant.  This is a great opportunity to gain valuable research experience! If you are smart, reliable, motivated, and eager to learn then we want you to be a part of our team! 

    What we do:

    CRHA is housed under the Institute for Health Research & Policy at UIC, where we test and disseminate evidence about how older adults can prevent disability and disease to maintain health. You can find more information about CRHA on our website: http://www.ihrp.uic.edu/center/center-research-health-and-aging

    As an undergraduate student research assistant you will take part in an exciting project at CRHA which involves testing Fit and Strong!  (an evidence-based physical activity/ health behavior change program for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis) to a new enhanced version of this program called Fit and Strong! Plus that also addresses diet and weight management.

    Responsibilities:                                 

    Duties as an undergrad research assistant would be:

    Assisting with program implementation at sites in Chicago Recruiting, screening, and enrolling study participants Conducting surveys and interviews with study participants Entering data General office duties

    Who we want:

    We are looking for responsible, organized and dedicated undergraduate students who are majoring in a health or social science discipline. The ideal candidate must be willing to commute between study sites and the west campus and be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week.

    Contact Us:

    To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter to Andrew DeMott:

    Email: ademot1@uic.edu  Phone: 312-355-3174

  • The background is white and there are silhouette of tall buildings behind.

    Registration for the 2022 Chicago Area undergraduate research symposium (CAURS) is officially open!

    Feb 7, 2022 4:15 pm208 views

  • Student Research Forum - Register by 3/24

    Mar 21, 2014 3:30 pm208 views
    As a reminder, the deadline for registering for the 2014 Student Research Forum is 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 24.  Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis until all slots are filled.  Please note that this may mean we will run out of space prior to the March 24 deadline so we encourage you to submit as soon as possible.  Only 250 spots remain.
     
    To participate in the event, you will need to submit a one-page abstract.  Further details on the event and specific instructions for participation are provided on the SRF website. http://www.research.uic.edu/forum
     
    Event logistics are as follows:
     
    UIC Student Research Forum
    Tuesday, April 8, 2014
    1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (Judging and Presentations)
    3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (Reception and Prizes)
    UIC Forum
    725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
     
    Sponsored by:  The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, the Alumni Association, the Student Activities Funding Association, the Office of Sustainability and the Center for Research on Women and Gender.

  • HCIR Margaret Messer Student Research Grant – Application Deadline: Feb 11

    Feb 5, 2019 1:30 pm207 views

  • Undergraduate Research: Globaled 2 Project in the College of Education

    Jan 13, 2015 3:15 pm206 views

    Undergraduate Research/Scientific Assistant Position: GlobalEd 2

    The GlobalEd 2 Project at the College of Education is seeking a part-time undergraduate research/scientific assistant to help with the development of curriculum materials and digital support tools for students over spring semester 2015, with the possibility of an extension to summer term.

    This is a 10 hour per week position with occasional additional hours up to 20 hours a week.

    Responsibilities for this position include:

    • Performing Internet research and finding resources on issues related to GlobalEd 2 topics (specifically global food availability and genetically modified foods).
    • Compiling and curating a database of web links, resources, and other tools to help students using the GlobalEd 2 curriculum.
    • Assisting with the development and deployment of official GlobalEd 2 curriculum materials via the web (e.g., worksheets, handbooks, websites, and other digital applications).
    • Data entry using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other web-based forms.
    • Data management tasks, including scanning, photocopying, labeling, filing, and analysis of student work.
    • Other duties as needed.

    GlobalEd 2 is an online curriculum developed in collaboration with University of Connecticut. Within GlobalEd 2, middle school social studies classrooms in Connecticut and Chicago participate in an online negotiations simulation to discuss a socioscientific issue. Currently the issue in the GlobalEd 2 curriculum is global food availability and genetically modified foods. Each classroom represents a nation, and within each classroom/nation, there are smaller committees focusing on environment, economy, human rights, and health issues. The nations and committees research their situation, then engage in online discussions (message boards and live "chats") with the goal of reaching international agreement on some solutions to food issues. The goal of the project is to increase students' science literacy and interest in science by situating science in a real-world scenario and a technology rich environment.

    This position is ideal for an undergraduate in education or social sciences who is interested in classroom-based research and has or wants some experience with office/research lab work. This position is also focused on web research, so it is suitable for anyone who enjoys “hunting” for items on the web and curating the best items.

    Strong attention to detail and proficiency in basic Microsoft Office and Google Apps software are required. Also, any technology experience with programming, WordPress, or other content management platforms is preferable.

    Minority students and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Find out more about GlobalEd 2 at our website: www.globaled2.com.

    Please submit letter of interest and resume to Jeremy Riel at jriel2@uic.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed as soon as materials are received.

  • Amgen Scholars Program at Harvard University, Apply by Wed. Feb. 1

    Jan 27, 2017 9:15 am206 views

    Harvard University is one of ten U.S. institutions that again will be offering a ten-week Amgen Scholars Program in the summer of 2017.  The Harvard-Amgen program, with an emphasis on biotechnology research, affords a diverse cohort of rising undergraduate juniors and seniors the opportunity to work in the laboratories of faculty across the Harvard universe, including the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School. In addition to an engaging, formative research experience, Harvard-Amgen Scholars will live among the 400 undergraduates residents of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village community in one of the historic Houses along the Charles River. 

    The deadline to submit complete applications is Monday, February 1, 2017.  More information about the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program, including profiles of last years cohort, along with eligibility criteria and instructions to apply may be found here:  http://uraf.harvard.edu/amgen-scholars .  The Amgen Scholars Program website, which includes information about all of the U.S. and international programs available this coming summer may be found here:  www.amgenscholars.com .  Of course, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (Greg Llacer) directly at gllacer@fas.harvard.edu .  

    Information on other Amgen Scholars programs: http://www.amgenscholars.com/

  • Research Assistant for the Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring

    Dec 7, 2015 3:45 pm205 views

    Research Assistants for the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring"

    We are currently looking for Research Assistants to aid in the "Long-Term Study of Youth Mentoring" at the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP). This study is being lead by Dr. DuBois, a professor at UIC's School of Public (Dr. David Dubois). Dr. DuBois and his team are conducting a follow-up study of persons who were involved in a study dating back to the 1990's that looked at the effects of mentoring provided by the Big Brothers Big Sisters program (LSYM).

    We are looking for Research Assistants who are interested in gaining research experience for course credit or as a volunteer. All Research Assistants will gain real life research experience that will help in the next step after graduation, whether that be applying for graduate school or entering the professional sector.  Dr. DuBois will be available to provide a letter of reference to facilitate these next steps. For those who continue with the project more than one semester, there will also be an opportunity to be included as a co-author on a research paper for a professional conference.

    Some of the tasks the Research Assistance will be doing are:

    - Participant outreach: communication with participants by email and phone for purposes of recruitment into the study as well as data collection.
    - Data entry and management using software such as "Redcap" and Lexis Nexis
    - Administrative tasks involving the use of Microsoft office

    Students who are interested must have the following qualifications:

    - GPA must be above 3.0
    - Willing to travel to the West Campus (IHRP)
    - Minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week
    - Oral and written communication: must be able to communicate effectively through email and phone
    - Customer service skills and experience with Microsoft software (e.g., Excel) are a plus.

    If interested, please contact Dr. David Dubois at dldubois@uic.edu or Julius Rivera at Jriver40@uic.edu.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistants with Dr. Maki's lab

    Feb 15, 2017 1:00 pm203 views

  • Chemistry Research Position for Summer or Fall with Dr. Cabana-Jimenez

    Mar 20, 2015 5:45 pm202 views

    Dr. Cabana-Jimenez is seeking undergraduate research assistants in his Chemistry lab.

    About his research:
    View his URE Profile: http://tigger.uic.edu/htbin/codewrap/bin/orgs/ura/cgi-bin/browse_dept.php?prof=jcabana&dept=Chemistry

    More about the project: The research in my group is in the broad field of inorganic and physical chemistry of materials, especially in view of their redox and transport properties.  Our current emphasis is on problems in energy storage, with the goal to contribute to future generations of batteries. The project that I have in mind involves the synthesis of solids with the ability to conduct Li ions fast, while being electronic insulators. This behavior would make them suitable electrolytes for batteries based on non-flammable components, or as conducting membranes in batteries where different, yet separate liquid solutions are required. The student will get hands-on training on the synthesis of inorganic solids by ceramic routes, as well as the determination of purity and structure using X-ray diffraction. He/she will also measure the electrical properties using setups in my lab, and potentially evaluate electrochemical stability in a simplified battery prototype.

    About the positions:

    He is looking for one of each of the following:

    - an intern for the summer, preferably full time (35-40 h/week). A stipend would be available.

    - students interested in spending some hours in the lab (8 h/week is the minimum I set above) during the semester, starting in the Fall. I envision this as an Honors activity, so there is no stipend associated with this activity.

    Apply: Any interested students should send their resume and a statement of interests directly to Dr. Cabana-Jimenez at jcabana@uic.edu. 

  • Research Position in Chicago Lab of Emotion and Physiology for Fall 2016

    Jun 8, 2016 6:00 pm200 views

    Research Assistant Position Starting Fall 2016

    Dr. Stewart Shankman in the Department of Psychology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to volunteer in the Chicago Lab of Emotion and Physiology. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your research skills before applying to graduate school!

    Preference will be given 1st and 2nd years who are looking for a long-term volunteer opportunity. RA's should have flexible schedules to help with lab visits, be timely and have an interest in mood and anxiety disorders and pursuing a higher degree in Psychology. Previous experience using SPSS for data entry and working with participants is desired. Responsibilities of an RA include assisting graduate students with lab visits, running participants through behavioral tasks, entering data into SPSS, and generally helping around in the lab.

    In order to apply, please send me a copy of your resume and answer the questions below to: Danelle Hee, Research Associate, dhee@uic.edu. If you have any questions about the application process or our lab, feel free to contact me!

    1. Reasons why you want to be a research assistant in our lab
    2. Reasons why you should be selected as a research assistant (be sure to address any qualifications that pertain to the responsibilities listed above)
    3. Hours per week you can devote to the project and your Mon-Fri 9am-5pm availability for Fall 2016
    4. Anything else we should know about you