RESEARCH INTERN - SUMMER 2021 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SPACE INSTITUTE (UTSI) JOB DESCRIPTION: This paid internship will provide an undergraduate student with research experiences
pending status of the pandemic. The intern will work on a project relating to materials science and biomedical
engineering research under the supervision of a UTSI professor. The intern will assist with laboratory work and
associated write-ups. Primary activities for the intern include the following: materials synthesis, optical spectrophotometry,
soaking tests, adhesion tests, contact angle measurement, and surface energy calculation. The intern will also assist with
biocompatibility testing. The intern must write a final report and present findings in a short presentation. Additional support
activities may be added, as required. Some travel may be required.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
9 Week Summer InternshipApplication Deadline: March 12, 2021 Position Type: Temporary, Part-time (75%) Position Level: UndergraduateSalary: Total of $4,050 stipend ($15.00/hr x 30 hrs/wk x 9 wks)Location: UTSI campus in Tullahoma, TennesseeStarts On: June 7, 2021Ends On: August 6, 2021Travel: Some travel to other facilities may be required.
HOUSING INFORMATION: On-campus housing is available pending status of pandemic.
Rooms in the dormitory, adjacent to beautiful Woods Reservoir, can be reserved on a first-come,
first-serve basis. The cost of the dorm room is not included in the stipend for the internship and must
be paid out-of- pocket by the intern.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:*Complete Online Application - Keyword: 20000001GD - Candidates must create an account in the online applicant system to submit an application. *Attach Resume to Online Application*Attach Transcript to Online Application*Attach Letter of Recommendation to Online Application*Attach Completed Addendum to Online Application - Before filling out this form, please save it to your computer to ensure that your information is saved to the form and then attach to your online application.For best consideration, applications for the internship should be submitted by March 12, 2021. Applications received after this date
will be reviewed only if the slot has not been filled. Applicants may be interviewed. Successful applicants will be notified by April 7, 2021.INQUIRIES CAN BE MADE TO: Dr. R. Lee Leonard, Email: rleonard@utsi.edu, Ph: 931-393-7540The University of Tennessee Space Institute is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education
and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
information, veteran status, and parental status.
Internal Number: 209766
About Space Institute
The mission of the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) is to serve the State of Tennessee and the nation as a resource for the professional development of engineers and scientists through graduate education, interdisciplinary research, and the transfer of technology, particularly as related to the space and aerospace sciences. The Institute is committed both to providing a high quality learning and research experience leading toMaster of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in selected areas of engineering and science and to continuing professional education.
