JIFSAN is accepting applications for internships to begin in the summer.
The JIFSAN internship program, a collaboration between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the University of Maryland, has several positions available beginning in the summer of 2019. Most positions will continue through the 2019-2020 academic year. JIFSAN interns must have completed at least two college semesters and be enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park during the time of their internship.
Interns are expected to work 30 hours/week during the summer of 2019 and part-time (8-10 hours/week) during the academic year. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Students who plan to graduate in December 2019 are generally not eligible. After a 100-hour volunteer commitment, interns are eligible for a paid internship at $12/hour.
The application form (in Word format) and more information about the program can be found at http://jifsan.umd.edu/internship-program/. Complete descriptions of the open positions can be found at http://research.jifsan.umd.edu/internship/. For more information, contact EXCELS@umd.edu. Applications can be submitted by email or delivered to 1313 Symons Hall. Review of applications will begin March 15. Late applications will receive consideration as long as there are positions that remain unfilled.
Interns are needed for the following projects:
JIP-321
Evaluation and optimization of the validated FDA method for detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis in prepared dishes.
Principle Investigator: Almeria, Sonia
JIP-322
Fate of Listeria monocytogenes in frozen ready to eat foods
Principle Investigator: Chen, Yi
JIP-324
Detection of foodborne parasites in waste and surface water samples
Principle Investigator: da Silva, Alexandre
JIP-326
Generation of Chloroplast Genomes for FDA’s GenomeTrakr CP and Assay Development
Principle Investigator: Handy, Sara
JIP-329
Development of a method for isolation and detection of Cronobacter species from fresh vegetables and dried plant-origin foods
Principle Investigator: Tall, Ben
JIP-330
Culture- and amplification-independent metagenomics approach for sensitive detection and identification of viruses isolated from produce
Principle Investigator: Yang, Zhihui
JIP-331
Development and Validation of a Rapid Detection Method for Campylobacter in Leafy Green Produce
Principle Investigator: Plemons, Lisa
JIP-328
Assessment of media perception/interpretation of communications messaging on CFSAN issues.
Principle Investigator: Naum, Marianna
JIP-323
Post Response Outbreak Data Analysis Support Project
Principle Investigator: Craig Cloyd, Tami
JIP-327
Content Analysis and Variation in State Retail Regulations and Retail Food Safety Guidance
Principle Investigator: Liggans, Girvin