Computing for Global Challenges (C4GC) – Biocomplexity (Staff Wage & Student Wage)

The Network Systems Science and Advanced Computing Division (NSSAC) is seeking applications for undergraduate interns for its Computing for Global Challenges (C4GC) program . NSSAC is a leading research group in the Biocomplexity Institute and Initiative at the University of Virginia. The C4GC program will run for at least 8 weeks, starting June 5, 2024. Students work with faculty mentors on ongoing research projects, which teach them about the process of research and team science and how they can make meaningful contributions to solving real-world problems. Throughout the summer, students learn about cutting-edge software technologies and methods in machine learning, network science, agent-based simulation, data science, and computational biology. The students gain a theoretical understanding as well as practical experience with how these methods work and how they can be applied to meet the demands of problems in different domains. 

Undergraduate students in any discipline are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to enthusiastic applicants who want to take full advantage of this amazing opportunity; demonstrated analytical and computational skills are a bonus. All students must be enrolled in a U.S. university. 

These paid positions may be, hybrid, online, or in-person at the Biocomplexity Institute’s location at the UVA Discovery Park (Charlottesville).

For more information, please visit the Computing for Global Challenges (C4GC) program web page .
 

Questions related to the position may be directed to Erin Raymond at [email protected].

To apply, please complete an application online through Workday https://jobs.virginia.edu/ and electronically attach a CV/Resume and current transcript. Search on requisition number R0057874.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continue until all positions are filled. 

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr HR Specialist, at [email protected].

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