About the Opportunity

Summer Research Internships at The Roux Institute

The Roux Institute Summer Research Internship Program is a 10-week full-time internship for graduate and undergraduate learners on-site at the Roux Institute campus of Northeastern University in Portland, ME.

Benefits

• Stipend: $5,000 for Undergraduate Research Interns $7,500 for Masters & PhD Research Interns.
• Gain interdisciplinary research experience and mentoring from Roux Institute Researchers.
• Access professional development seminars on topics including networking, communication, entrepreneurial thinking, and more.
• Network with other Roux Institute researchers and partner organizations
• Explore the Greater Portland area and build community with other researchers in your cohort and entrepreneurs from our Founder Residency programs.

Program Dates

INTERNSHIP DURATION: June 3 – August 16, 2024

APPLICATIONS OPEN: December 15, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2024

About The Roux Institute

The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent-building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for high-impact research and innovation in computer and data science, digital engineering, the advanced life sciences and medicine, and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one, we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good, and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high- growth sectors. Together, we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond.

Summer Internship - GenCyber Camps

The GenCyber Summer Intern will work closely with Dr. Scott Valcourt and other Roux Institute faculty to deliver the GenCyber Camps in the Summer of 2024 during the weeks of July 5-9 and July 12-16. Before the start of the camp (approximately 3 weeks), the Intern will help to develop and deploy several game systems based on cybersecurity concepts and principles. These game systems will be crucial to the hands-on experience during the camp’s operation. One week before the camp, the Intern will also get to participate in training in working with minors and techniques for the delivery of the camp program. During the two weeks of the camp, the Intern will support the delivery of the camp program, including leading a session or two based on interest. In the three weeks following the camp, the Intern will be expected to collect the final data from the camp delivery and prepare part of the post-camp activity slated for the fall.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy game systems for the GenCyber Camps
• Participate in training for working with minors and camp program delivery
• Support the delivery of the camp program, including leading some sessions
• Collect final data from camp delivery
• Assist in preparing post-camp activities
• Maintain excellent communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have some interest in cybersecurity and/or computer science education
• Junior or Senior-level Undergraduate or any graduate student are eligible
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Application Materials

• A resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.