Moffitt Cancer Center – Cancer Biology PhD Programs

Moffitt Cancer Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2022 cohort for the following Cancer Biology PhD Programs:

  • Cancer Biology
  • Cancer Chemical Biology
  • Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
  • Integrated Mathematical Oncology

All admitted students will receive the following financial support:

  • Annual Stipend of $30,000 for the first year / increases to $32,500 thereafter.
  • $2,500 enrollment bonus to assist with relocation
  • Health Insurance
  • Full Tuition and Fee Coverage

Please visit our website for more information, and click here to apply.    

Click HERE or on the image below for our digital brochure!

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Cal Teach applications

UCLA Cal Teach is now accepting applications for our Winter Quarter 2022 seminars and internships.

We offer UCLA undergraduate science, engineering and math majors the opportunity to explore teaching as a career.

Specifically, our quarterly seminars include internships in K-12 schools where you can help out with science and math activities, interact with kids, learn about teaching, and observe different teachers in action.

 We are offering the following courses (with internships) for Winter 2022:

 1. Math 74XP (Elementary School Math) – 3 units/pass no pass  2. Science Education 10XP (Middle School Science) – 2 units/pass no pass  3. Science Education 100XP (High School Science) – 5 units/letter grade

The seminar portion will meet once per week (in-person) for all courses.

All courses will be associated with a total of 20-24 hours of engagement at our partner schools (~2.5-3 hours per week). School visits are currently planned to be in-person.

If you (or one of your friends) is interested in applying, please go to our web site to learn more about each course, and also to fill out the online application:

www.cateach.ucla.edu

Links to the applications along with other course information can be found at:

www.cateach.ucla.edu/content/online-applications

Priority application due date is Tuesday, November 16, 2021. However, applications will continue to be accepted through the first week of Winter quarter until all spots are filled.

Once you have filled out the online application and are accepted into the course, we will send you a PTE number (permission to enroll) through MyUCLA. The first round of PTEs should be sent out during second pass.

Please let us know if you have any questions at cateach@chem.ucla.edu.

Job Opportunity: Student Programmer, 40-60 Hours Total, $20/Hour

CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAMMER FOR FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT

ASAP for 40-60 Hours of Work TOTAL

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The Linguistics Department is seeking to hire a student programmer for full-stack development ((HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, PHP and MySQL) to improve and maintain a relational database driven website used by UCLA Linguistics faculty and students for storing and querying data on different languages. Knowledge of Git also required. Will collaborate with HumTech Digital Services Group for systems access. The ideal candidate is available immediately. Project hours estimated to be 40-60 with an initial deadline of 12/19.

Appointment Details

Projected Hours: 40-60 Hours of Work Total; however, goal is to finish the project

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Application Materials

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial UCLA Transcript

Please email your application to Chief Administrative Officer Kristina Magpayo Nyden at kristina@humnet.ucla.edu by Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in and until the candidate is selected, so to be considered, we suggest you submit your application as early as possible.

UCLA CRESST is Hiring

Jumpstart is hiring

Welcome Bruins!!!

Jumpstart is currently hiring for our 2021-2022 UCLA Corps, and we’d like to share our hiring process with you!

Jumpstart is a national non-profit organization that recruits and trains caring college students to work with preschool children in underserved communities. During a typical year, Jumpstart members serve 12-14 hours a week in local early childhood centers and implement the Jumpstart curriculum with their team of 5-7 corps members. 

If you are excited to work with your fellow Bruins in creating innovative and fun ways to inspire learning in the classroom, Jumpstart is the place for you! But don’t just take our word for it—you can learn a little bit more about our program from two of our members here and here!

Jumpstart is largely funded through AmeriCorps which, if you qualify, provides you with the Segal Education Award– currently $1,311- upon successful completion of 300 hours. We are also a work-study program on campus, allowing eligible students to be paid bi-weekly for their Jumpstart service. You do not need to be eligible for work-study in order to join Jumpstart, you can also join as an unpaid AmeriCorps volunteer. 

Applications are now open and can be found at www.jstart.org/apply. 

Applications will be accepted until October 31st, or until all positions are filled. 

Below you will find a tentative breakdown of the required minimum 12 hours/week. All hours, except session time, can be flexible according to your class schedule.

  • 4hrs: Session –  Implement core components of Jumpstart curriculum as a team, twice a week during a 2 hour time block. You are committed to this two hour time block during the entirety of the school year.
  • 2-4hrs: Team Planning Meetings – You will meet with your team a minimum of twice a week for 1-2hrs each to prepare for session implementation.
  • 4-6hrs: Individual planning – You will use this time to prepare your materials for session and at-home family activities.
  • Participate in intensive pre-service and ongoing training as needed each quarter.

Things to note: 

  • Recruitment, onboarding, and training will occur virtually with the possibility of in-person sessions 
  • There is a possibility we may begin in-person service in Winter-Spring quarter, dependent on CDC guidance regarding COVID-19

All Jumpstart Corp Members must be available for one of the session times below. Each Corp Member will be required to commit to this two hour time block during the entirety of the school year.

Sessions Available: 

  • Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-11:00am or 9:30-11:30am
  • Wednesday & Friday 9:00-11:00am or 9:30-11:30am

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the work Jumpstart does in our communities, please reach out to Brandy Guinn, Jumpstart Site Manager, via email at brandy.guinn@jstart.org. 

Best,

Brandy Guinn (she/her/hers) | Site Manager, UCLA

Jumpstart | Alumna ’16–’19 | PASSSION inspires me.

UCLA Center for Community Learning

A265 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095

2022 Rickover Fellowship

The Rickover Fellowship Program in Nuclear Engineering 2022-2023 is a program designed to meet the needs of the Naval Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for doctoral level employees for the development of science and engineering technology as it pertains to naval nuclear propulsion. The program will assist in preparing students for roles in naval nuclear propulsion and will support the broader objective of advancing fission energy development through the research efforts of the Fellows. The technical areas with greatest interest include reactor physics, nuclear materials science and engineering, radiation shielding technology, thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics, acoustic technology, and artificial intelligence technology.

Student Deadline for Applications for 2022-2023: January 31, 2022
Awards Announced: April 2021

Rickover Solicitation Flyer 2022Download


This program description and all electronic application materials can be found at www.scuref.org.

Acumen LLC @ UCLA on 11/03

Representatives from the Acumen, LLC Recruiting team will be attending UCLA Virtual Public Health Employer Showcase Career Fair on Nov 3rd at 2:00 pm PST. 

Acumen, LLC conducts data analysis that directly impacts decisions made by the federal government on a range of policy issues such as payment policy, drug safety, and healthcare fraud.

This information is to any student that may be interested in pursuing a full-time career or summer internship in data analysis and/or healthcare policy.

Students can read position descriptions and apply at https://www.acumenllc.com/careers. 

Thank you for your time,

The Acumen Recruiting Team

Queen’s Road Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellowships

A rare opportunity for research where the funding is NOT restricted to US citizens only.  ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME to apply but you do have to be in your junior year right now. 

This fellowship offers upper-division undergraduate students in the physical sciences an opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor on a research project during their junior and senior years. This program aims to contribute to gender diversity in the physical sciences and to prepare students for graduate study in the physical sciences.

Selection criteria include academic preparation and achievement, interest in continuing for graduate studies in physical sciences, interest in mentoring other underrepresented students, and ability to do research full-time during summer 2022. Participants receive a $15,000 stipend during their two-year participation in the research program.  These scholarships will be merit-based only, and applicants must submit applications addressing the following three questions with 100-200 word responses:

  • What are your plans for graduate school?
  • Provide a list of academic papers, conferences, blogs or science books you found interesting
  • Do you have any thoughts or ideas on how to encourage science education?

Eligibility

  • Must have junior year standing at UCLA (transfer students welcome)
  • Must contribute to gender diversity in the sciences
  • Must be pursuing a major in Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, Statistics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, AOS, or EPSS departments
  • Must have a desire to do a two-year research program with a faculty mentor in your major department
  • Must be planning to pursue graduate studies in the sciences

Do not have a faculty mentor?  NO WORRIES…the program will match you up with someone!  Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on November 15, 2021.

Questions?  Please email your questions to queensroadfellowship@college.ucla.edu.

Please find below details for the Queen’s Road Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellowship. 

Department of EEB: Work-Study position

Hello everyone!  

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is hiring an undergraduate student worker for the upcoming academic year! Students can find more information about the position on the work-study portal on my.ucla.edu.

Name:Sheena Sanchez & Eileen MansoorianPhone:(310) 825-2590
Department:ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGYFax:(310) 825-2590
Email:: ssanchez@lifesci.ucla.edu
Payroll Title:Student 1 – Grade – 01Pay Rate:$15.00
Title Code:4922Hours:5 – 12
Category:Clerical/OfficeAvailable Positions:1
Standing:Undergrad
Terms:Fall, Winter, Spring
Location:On Campus
Location:Hershey Hall, Room 101, 103, & 120
Description:Employee will report and work directly with the Biology Group Chairs’ assistant and EEB Undergraduate office, daily. Prepare & set-up conference rooms for seminars, meetings and other department events. Prepare and create materials (marketing materials for events, courses, etc), set-up and break down for seminars/meetings/events for the group. Work will include assisting in routine office tasks such as preparing mailings, making copies, data entry, data collection, assessment support with advising appointments, filing, delivering materials, and special projects, as assigned. Will provide social media support for group (Facebook, Instagram, UCLA One). Will provide communication management via Message Center
Qualifications:Ability to lift heavy objects such as large tables and chairs. Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint) and Adobe Suite (Professional; not required but desired, Photoshop). Skill in interacting with people from various social and economic backgrounds in an effective and friendly manner. Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion. Ability to complete projects in a timely manner with possible constant interruptions. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal directions. Optional Multimedia background (iMovie, Canva, etc). OPEN TO ALL MAJORS. Submit resume to ssanchez@lifesci.ucla.edu