Summer 2023 Application is open!
BioBus is seeking college students with a passion for science and an interest in gaining science communication and outreach experience. Jr. Scientists will receive training and mentorship by research scientists and science outreach experts. They will also gain teaching and leadership experience by serving as co-instructors in our summer programs. As part of their internship, interns will visit research labs at leading institutions in NYC and network with research scientists. Junior Scientists will be paid $18 / hour.
Internship Dates: June 20th – August 12th, 2023*
*Pending updates, 8-weeks guaranteed.
Want to join BioBus?
BioBus is a host site for the LifeSci NYC Internship Program! College students who live or go to school in NYC can apply directly to LifeSci and choose BioBus as a host site. Click to the LifeSci NYC site, create a profile, and find BioBus as an employer. Also – apply to other great opportunities while you’re there.
Position 1 – Teaching and Research Junior Scientist
Internship participants will:
- Assist BioBus scientists in teaching mobile and community lab programs
- Mentor high school students in science research programs
- Receive science communication, mentorship and pedagogy training
- Generate curriculum or curriculum/support material to be used in BioBus programs
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
- Demonstrated engagement with STEM (science major, STEM work-study, lab research, participation in community science)
- Attend school in or live in New York City
- Desire to develop leadership, mentorship and teaching skills
- Have a genuine interest in scientific discovery and have an interest in working with younger students to cultivate their scientific curiosity
- Experience working with younger children is a plus
Position 2 – Teaching and Development Junior Scientist
Internship participants will:
- Undergo science communication and teaching training
- Teach in BioBus summer programs and public events for classes and communities in Harlem, Washington Heights and the Bronx.
- Work on an adaption of a research science journal article that makes the findings accessible to middle school-aged students.
- Write and format student stories, while reflecting student voice, for inclusion in grants, mass emails, social media, the annual report, and more
- Research and assess corporate and foundation grant and funding opportunities
- Review BioBus’ most recent annual report to identify and execute needed updates in format, layout, and content, both written and photographic
- Work collaboratively with the Development Manager to establish processes for maintaining up-to-date organizational data to be included in future reports
Requirements:
- Interest in and commitment to BioBus mission
- Interest in STEM, education, or nonprofit management
- Knowledge of and comfort working within Google Suite
- Ability to teach in person both in our lab space and at partner locations
- Adobe InDesign, Canva, or other graphic design experience
The health and safety of our students and staff is always our priority, and we are closely monitoring the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we hope to return to fully in-person programs, it is possible that the College Internship will include remote components.
Questions?
Contact rob@biobus.org
Additional Opportunities for College Students:
LifeSci NYC Internship Placement
Columbia Biostats Epidemiology Summer Training Program
Columbia Bridge to PhD 2-year program
Columbia Black Undergraduate Mentorship Program in the Biological Sciences (BUMP Biology)
Columbia Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics Summer Program
Columbia Summer Health Professionals Education Program
Feinstein Institute Summer Research Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Weill Cornell/Memorial/Rockefeller Tri-I MD-PhD exposure
Weill Community Leader Fellowship NYC
SEA-PHAGES Virus Identification Program (Multi-site)
NYU Courant Mathematics – SURE. NYU Courant – SURE
Underrepresented Student Internship Program with the Human Biomolecular Atlas Program (22 sites including NY Genome Center)
