JOB DESCRIPTION: The Summer Research Intern Program at UTSI in Tullahoma, Tennessee provides undergraduate students with research experiences. Interns are assigned to the supervision of one or more UTSI professors and given a long-term research project to complete over the course of the summer. At the end of their appointment, interns summarize their research in individual final reports and discuss their findings in short presentations. Some travel may be required. Additional educational opportunities are provided, including engineering seminars and a career panel discussion.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

9 Week Summer Internship
Application Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025
Position Type: Temporary, Part-time (75%)
Salary: Total of $4,050 stipend ($15.00/hr x 30 hrs/wk x 9 wks)
Location: UTSI campus in Tullahoma, Tennessee
Starts On: Monday, June 2, 2025
Ends On: Friday, August 1, 2025

TRAVEL: Some travel to other facilities may be required.

REQUIREMENTS: These internships are open to undergraduate students who are majoring in physics, chemistry, material science, computer science, mathematics, all branches of engineering, and related fields. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Candidates must have an interest in attending graduate school at UTSI. Candidates should also have enthusiasm for research, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others. Depending upon the fund source, U.S. citizenship may be a requirement. Selected candidates must be authorized and eligible for employment. Current U.S. federal immigration law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. International students are responsible for applying for their own visa as may be required.

HOUSING INFORMATION: Upon offer and acceptance of the internship, information on the housing application process will be emailed to the candidate.

A limited amount of on-campus housing is available for summer research interns. There is no cost associated with staying in the dormitory but sharing the space with a roommate is a good possibility.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

*AN APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

To apply, please complete ALL of the following steps:

1. *Complete Online Application - Please use the location: Tullahoma, Tennessee - Search for "UTSI Summer Research Intern Program 2025" or keyword 24000002HT.

2. *Attach Resume to Online Application.

3. *Attach Academic Transcript to Online Application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.

4. *Attach Completed Addendum to online application. Before filling out this form, please save it on your computer to ensure that changes are saved.

5. Letter of Recommendation - Once the above steps are completed, the applicant must request a Letter of Recommendation from an individual who can state the following: assess your academic abilities, academic accomplishments and motivation, work habits, potential as a researcher, and your ability to participate in and benefit from a research internship program. This individual must then email the letter to intern@utsi.edu and reference the applicant's name and include "Letter of Recommendation" in subject line - Example: Jane A. Student - Letter of Recommendation. The deadline for the Letter of Recommendation is March 11, 2025

*At least one Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is required.

For best consideration, applications for the internship should be submitted by March 10, 2025. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if all slots have not been filled. Applicants may be interviewed. Successful applicants should be notified by March 31, 2025

If questions, please contact the following:

"Application-Employment inquiries - UTSI Human Resources & Services

Email: intern@utsi.edu
Ph: 931-393-7226
"Program inquiries - UTSI Summer Research Intern Coordinator: Meghan Morris Nelson
Email: mmorris@utsi.edu
Ph: 931-393-7213

"UTSI Summer Research Intern Website: http://www.utsi.edu/future-students/intern-program/