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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at SRI International
| Primary Institution: | SRI International |
|---|---|
| State: | CA |
| Job Duration: | 12 weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Enrolled in an Undergraduate Institution and Completed Freshman Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics Biophysics Aeronomy/Atmospheric Physics Materials Research |
| Description: | The REU program at SRI provides opportunities for outstanding undergraduates to participate in research at SRI and to benefit from the collegial atmosphere of collaboration and communication among all members of the laboratory. SRI is proud to host its 20th year of the REU program. More than 160 students have participated in this program and have had excellent experiences in laboratory research, frequently leading to publications. Examples of ongoing projects: Atmospheric chemistry and photophysics Biological mass spectrometry Biomedical optics and imaging for cancer detection Combustion chemistry Energy transfer in collisions of small molecules Laboratory studies of terrestrial and planetary atmospheric processes Laser detection of explosives and atmospheric pollutants Laser diagnostics of flames and plasmas Microfluidics Nonlinear optics Spectroscopy of molecular dissociation Undergraduate participants must be enrolled in a program leading to the bachelor's degree and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Students who will graduate and receive their bachelor's degree in 2013 are not eligible. 2013 Program The 2013 REU program will be conducted at SRI during the period of May 28 to August 16, 2013. It is usually possible to adjust start and end dates by a few weeks for an individual participant, to accommodate conflicts with the academic calendar of the participant's school. Deadline for Applications: February 15, 2013. All application documents, including letters of recommendation, must be received by this date in order for the application to be considered. For further information or application materials visit out website and contact: REU Program - PS087 Molecular Physics Laboratory SRI International 333 Ravenswood Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Fax: (650) 859-6196 Email: reu@.sri.com Phone: (650) 859-4614 (Dr. Sanhita Dixit) or (650) 859-4131 (Dr. Gregory Faris) SRI International is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all state and federal regulations. The REU program welcomes applications from women and members of under-represented minority groups. |
| Stipend: | Approximately $5000 |
| Benefits: | Travel Reimbursement Housing allowance |
| Application Deadline: | 02/15/2013 |
| Job Website: | http://www.sri.com/psd/reu/ |
| Additional Information: | The housing allowance is meant to partially help students towards their rent payments. The program does not provide housing, the students are expected to find housing on their own. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Dr. Sanhita Dixit SRI International 333 Ravenswood Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Email: sanhita.dixit@sri.com |
| Secondary Contact: |
Dr. Gregory Faris SRI International 333 Ravenswood Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Email: gregory.faris@sri.com |
