UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSITIONS in motor control
I. Academic year opportunities:
During academic year, undergraduate students can work or
volunteer in the laboratory of Dr. Beloozerova.
Invited to apply are:
-
Requirements include:
- Strong background in math.
- Some background in physics.
- Students must enjoy the feel which comes when one attempts
to do something what he/she does not quite know how to do.
- Be available to work a minimum of 3-4 hours per day at
least two days per week (including some weekends) during the school year.
- Be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week during
summer vacations.
Typically a successful
candidate will be first accepted into a volunteering position. This position is
potentially convertible into a paid Student Research Assistant position. This
conversion is contingent upon demonstrated skills and performance, and cannot
be accomplished before at least 150 volunteering hours are accumulated.
Application procedure:
Interested candidates should read at least
3 (three) papers by
Beloozerova IN and then send by e-mail to Dr. Beloozerova:
- a description of why the research,
which is conducted in this lab, is of interest to the student,
- a detailed description of a
previous research experience (ANY topic),
- a list of math and science
courses with grades, indicating the granting institution (Bs are fine, occasional
Cs might be OK)
(freshmen
and sophomores should include their high school courses) ,
- a list of all other courses and
extracurricular activities
(freshmen
and sophomores should include their high school courses and activities),
- a reference
letter from a teacher.
II. Summer opportunities:
A.
Invited to apply are:
- High
School Seniors planning to attend an undergraduate degree awarding
institutions in the next fall.
-
All College Students who
are attending an undergraduate degree awarding institution.
(Among High
School and College Students priority will be given to those who will be or
are currently attending a University in Atlanta, GA, or the
The
position can be unpaid (Student Volunteer) or paid (Student Research Assistant)
depending on the applicant’s credentials. Generally, students with previously
demonstrated successful research experience are considered for paid positions.
Such demonstration can be achieved through:
- submitting a portfolio of successful research accomplishments
(ANY topic), or
- working in the volunteer position during previous summer
or academic year.
Requirements include:
- Strong background in math.
- Some background in physics.
- Good skills in computer applications.
- Students must enjoy the feel which comes when one attempts
to do something what he/she does not quite know how to do.
- Be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Application procedure:
Although applications from
undergraduate students to participate in the research in this laboratory are
accepted and considered year-round (see above), for a summer position an
application must be submitted no later than April 1st
of this year.
Before applying, interested students should read at
least 3 (three) papers by
Beloozerova IN and then submit by e-mail to Dr. Beloozerova:
- a description of why the
research, which is conducted in this lab, is of
interest to the student,
- a detailed description of a
previous research experience (ANY topic),
- a list of
math and science courses with grades, indicating the granting institution (Bs
are fine, occasional Cs might be OK)
(college freshmen
and sophomores should include their high school courses)
- a list of all other courses and
extracurricular activities,
(college freshmen
and sophomores should include their high school courses and activities)
- a reference letter from a
teacher.
B. The
Dr. Beloozerova is a faculty sponsor
in the
Students applying for summer
research assistantship in this laboratory through UBRP should:
- satisfy this laboratory
requirements (see above), and
- complete this
laboratory additional application procedures as outlined above.
If accepted, UBRP students will be
required to work full time (40 hours/week). Participants will receive a stipend
based on the number of years in the program.
