Cornell University, Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education
(posted 2025/01/08, listed until 2025/07/08)Position Description
Summer Engineering and Research for Community College Students (SERCCS) at Cornell
We are inviting students attending community colleges in New York State who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply for our Summer Engineering and Research for Community College Students (SERCCS) program. Through this program, students interested in a career in science, engineering, and technology have the opportunity to participate in research and development projects at the Center for High-Energy X-ray Sciences (CHEXS) at Cornell.
CHEXS is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operates experimental capabilities optimized for the characterization of materials and biological systems with high intensity and high energy X-rays provided by the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS).
During the ten-week SERCCS program (June 2 - August 8, 2025), participants will work closely with a mentor on a project related to ongoing research and development at CHEXS. These projects include the development of new experimental capabilities, testing and commissioning of scientific instruments, data analysis and interpretation etc. In addition to participating in research and development, the SERCCS program includes seminars, lectures and social events as well as a symposium at the end of the program when participants present results of their research to all program participants and mentors. Local group housing will be provided through Cornell University Campus life. Participants will receive a stipend of $6,000 for the duration of the program.
Your application should include:
1. A personal statement describing your experience, skills, interests and goals, and what aspect of the research is of special interest to you.
2. An official electronic transcript from your community college.
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a professor at your college.
For further information about the program, please contact Kate Shanks (ksg52@cornell.edu). Additional information, including descriptions of student research projects, can be found on the SERCCS website.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Unofficial transcript or list of courses taken
- Personal Statement
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853