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Duke University

17d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Durham

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  • You must be a current undergraduate or Master's student at Duke or NCCU, available in-person for 8 weeks, and not plan other jobs or classes during the internship.
  • You will work on microbial strain projects, gain hands-on experience in chemistry and fieldwork, attend meetings, participate in cohort activities, and present research findings.

Requirements

  • 8 weeks, 35 hours per week, paid hourly
  • Start Date: June 2, 2025 / End Date: July 25, 2025
  • Applicants should not plan to take university classes or work another job during their internship.
  • Applicants should expect to participate in their internship in person (no remote participation), though prevailing health and safety precautions in effect at the time of the program will take precedence.
  • Applicants must be located in North Carolina for the duration of the internship.
  • Positions are open to individuals currently enrolled as an undergraduate or Master’s student at Duke University or North Carolina Central University and who are enrolled as a student at their home institution for Fall 2025. Recent graduates (e.g. Spring 2025, Fall 2024) are NOT eligible.
  • Work schedules will be determined with the assigned mentor at the time of placement and may include occasional weekend or evening hours in order to complete certain experiments or tasks.
  • In addition to working with their assigned project, interns are expected to participate in weekly cohort meetings and other activities, complete program assignments, and present their research at the conclusion of the program.

Responsibilities

  • The intern will work on projects relating to the growth and viability of candidate microbial strains, microencapsulation strategies, and biodegradation of PAHs.
  • The intern will gain experience on sample processing methods and state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation as they apply to environmental chemical analysis.
  • Trainees will gain hands-on experience with bench chemistry, field work, and analytical instrumentation.
  • The summer intern will have the opportunity to attend monthly meetings with other CECs and RTCs from around the country, as well as weekly meetings with our Superfund team at Duke.
  • Interns are expected to participate in weekly cohort meetings and other activities, complete program assignments, and present their research at the conclusion of the program.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

Students enrolled at Duke University and North Carolina Central University are the only eligible applicants for this internship.

What is the duration and schedule of the internship?

The internship lasts for 8 weeks, with a commitment of 35 hours per week, and will run from June 2, 2025, to July 25, 2025.

Will the internship be conducted remotely or in person?

The internship requires in-person participation; remote participation is not allowed.

Are recent graduates eligible for this internship?

No, recent graduates (e.g., Spring 2025, Fall 2024) are not eligible. Only current undergraduate or Master’s students enrolled at Duke University or North Carolina Central University are eligible.

When is the application deadline?

All application components must be received by January 14, 2025, to be reviewed and considered.

What are the components required for the application?

The application includes a personal letter of interest, a resume/CV, a short survey ranking the internship options, and one letter of recommendation.

Can interns expect to work on specific projects?

Interns will work on assigned projects that may include topics related to toxicant exposures, bioremediation strategies, analytical chemistry, and community engagement.

Is there an opportunity to attend meetings and events during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in weekly cohort meetings and have the opportunity to attend various other meetings related to their projects.

Will interns receive compensation for their work?

Yes, the internship is paid hourly.

Can interns take classes or work another job during the internship?

No, applicants should not plan to take university classes or work another job during their internship.

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