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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking undergraduate students to serve as guest researchers for the 2019 cohort of the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The SURF Program is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the NIST mission. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.nist.gov/surf.
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$4,500 - $5,500 student stipend paid
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Internships - This is a continuous 11-week appointment scheduled May 28, 2019 to August 9, 2019. There are a limited number of 9-week appointments available June 10, 2019 to August 9, 2019. Students are appointed as guest researchers and not federal employees.
Full-time - Participants are expected to report to duty Monday though Friday during the hours of 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Due to the length of the program, students are not permitted to take vacation. Note: This position is ineligible for telework.
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The SURF Program provides research opportunities for students to work with internationally known NIST scientists, to expose them to cutting-edge research and promote the pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering. The program is scheduled to occur May 28, 2019 through August 9, 2019. Duties of participants accepted into the program may include
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this appointment based on how well you meet the previously indicated qualifications.
Once the announcement has closed, your questionnaire responses and supporting documents will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, questionnaire responses and supporting documents will be forwarded to your first and second choice laboratories preferences for additional review. Note: The number of offers to participate in the program are contingent upon the availability of funds and projects in the host laboratories.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
In addition to the questionnaire, the following are required to be attached as supporting documents in the vacancy announcement.
1. Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals (preferably professors, department heads, previous internship mentor, or academic adviser) familiar with the applicant’s education, training, experience, aptitude, or promise relevant to the SURF Program are suggested.
2. Resume which includes professional and research experience.
3. One (1) copy of undergraduate transcript (an unofficial copies are acceptable). Submitted transcripts must have all Social Security numbers and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
4. Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency status. Acceptable form of proof of U.S. Citizenship includes, but is not limited to, a Certified Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, Consular Report of Birth (of U.S. citizen) Abroad, or Certification of Birth. Lawful Permanent Residents must have a current United States Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551).
5.Proof of health insurance coverage by including a copy of a valid insurance card.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account
(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume, transcript, verification of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, proof of health insurance, and completed assessment) is received and accurate. Additionally, applications must have a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
In order to be considered, you must complete the required on-line questionnaire and submit the required documents by 11:59 PM at the close of the announcement. Applications submitted successfully will receive a control number. If you do not receive a control number, then your application was not submitted.
Note: Paper applications will not be accepted.
An initial review of applications received by the closing date will be conducted to determine the undergraduate student's eligibility and application completeness. Applications determined to be ineligible, incomplete, and/or non-responsive based will be eliminated from further review.
Applications that are determined to be eligible, complete, and responsive will proceed for reviews by NIST employees or associates who are knowledgeable in the scientific areas of the program.
All applicants will be notified by e-mail of their application status by April 15, 2019.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524754700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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