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ASSURE Undergraduate Research Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 512257
Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health
Department: Medical Physics
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: WISCONSIN INSTITUTE MEDICAL RESEARCH
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, STEM, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 With an annual enrolled cohort of approximately 90 graduate students, the Department of Medical Physics is home to the largest group of medical physics doctoral students in the United States and the world, providing an accredited degree from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP). The training curriculum provides perhaps the deepest and most extensive training available in the physics and engineering of diagnostic and therapeutic systems. The research focus of the department is the signature feature that leads students towards being national leaders, with expertise in their chosen area of focus.

Anticipated Start Date:

 06/07/2027

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 08/20/2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 40 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., to be determined.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 TBD

Qualifications:

 Applicants must be a current undergraduate sophomore or junior student in a STEM major, with interest in working in the technical aspects of imaging or therapy systems used in medicine, with the potential to explore further research in graduate studies or a technical career.

In your cover letter, please include the following:

- Why you are interested in the ASSURE program at UW–Madison
- Explain your background and related experience
- Three research areas in medical physics that you are interested in (research areas can be found on our website here - https://medphysics.wisc.edu/research/research-all)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient computer skills

Position Summary/Job Duties:

What You’ll Do:
Join forces with world-class medical physics faculty to tackle real-world challenges in imaging and therapy. Your daily work will be hands-on and intellectually stimulating—whether you're developing cutting-edge computational models, conducting precision experiments, or engineering novel technologies.

Interns are matched with leading research labs across a wide range of specialties, including:
Biomagnetic Imaging
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Molecular Imaging & Theranostics
Nuclear Medicine
Optical Systems
Radiation Metrology
Ultrasound & X-ray Technologies
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy

You will also participate in ASSURE’s co-curricular enrichment, which includes interactive seminars, networking opportunities, and mentorship focused on science education and career development. Participants will also visit local companies focused on medical imaging and therapy to gain a broad perspective on industry-related career opportunities.

Students accepted into the program will receive a stipend to cover their travel to Madison and a portion of their housing costs. Students will also receive travel funds to attend a conference.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and standing for long periods of time, must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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