Internship at University of Virginia

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Internship at University of Virginia

• Michal Bujacz

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TUL UVA cooperation

• Since 2005 Technical University of Lodz has had a
  cooperation agreement with University of
  Virginia.
• Each year 5-10 biotechnology students go to
  virginia for a year-long internship and Master of
  Science research.
• Starting in 2010 one of the laboratories
  expressed interest in computer science and
  electrical engineering majors.

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Computer Science Internship

• 2 positions available for current 4th year IFE
  students.
• Internship dates will be negotiable. Likely
  August 2010 August 2011.
• Students will obtain their research assignments
  and thesis topics within the first month.
• Students will be able to earn ECTS points for the
  final semester, either through research projects
  or UVA classes.
• Masters Thesis defence will be conducted in Lodz
  after the internship ends

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Wladek Minor Laboratory

• Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics
• Prof. Minor is an author of the 2nd most cited
  scientifc paper in the world and is the most
  cited Polish scientist
• His laboratory prepares software for study of
  the molecular structures of biological compounds

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Who can apply?

• 4th year IFE students
• Good English skills
• Knowledge of SQL
• Broad programming experience
• Applicants must have all necessary ECTS points
  from the end of the VII semester (and will have
  to complete the VIII semester in standard time).

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How to apply?

• Prepare a CV with a photo and a motivational
  letter in English
• Reference letters from a lecturer, student club
  supervisor or previous employer are also welcome,
  but not mandatory

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How to apply?

• Email the CV, motivation letter and scans of any
  references to
• Michal Bujacz
• bujaczm_at_p.lodz.pl
• With a CC to
• prof. Pawel Strumillo
• pawel.strumillo_at_gmail.com
• The deadline for email applications is the 30th
  of April
• Preliminary elimination interviews will be
  conducted in May with prof. Strumillo and prof.
  Materka
• Final interviews with prof. Minor will be
  arranged in June