closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry Type of Student: students in a master’s degree
statistician or epidemiologist to perform statistical program for statistics or persons who have
analysis of data from and/or conduct statistical/epi- received a terminal master’s degree in statistics
demiological research related to basic drug research, in the past 18 months
clinical pharmacology, drug and vaccine develop-
Deadline: Year-round internships available
ment, pharmacogenomics, health economics, or
epidemiology. To be considered, students must have
The Mostly Math graduate intern will have the
completed at least two semesters of graduate work
opportunity to instruct high-school and college
toward an MS or PhD in statistics, biostatistics,
students in statistics, instruct K-college students in
economics, or epidemiology by May 30, 2010; be
math, perform data analysis of customer data, and
returning to school in the fall of 2010; have effec-
evaluate advertising campaigns. With respect to data
tive oral and written communication skills; and
analysis, the intern will develop skills in data man-
have a good working knowledge of SAS, S-Plus,
agement, statistical analysis, interpretation, report
and/or R. Visit
www.merck.com/careers/university to
writing, and documentation of work. Applications
create a profile and submit a résumé for requisition
and information about stipends are available at
#ADM003995 (statistics/biostatistics/economics) or
www.mostlymath.biz.
#ADM004002 (epidemiology). A letter of reference Contact: Monica Johnston, Mostly Math, 2500
from a professor is highly recommended; attach it in Camino Diablo, Suite 110, Walnut Creek, CA
the same section of the profile as the résumé. Merck 94597; (415) 218-0951;
MostlyMath@aol.com
is an equal opportunity employer.
Monsanto Company
National Agricultural Statistics
Service (NASS)
st. Louis, missouri
Fairfax, Virginia
Number of Positions: One
Number of Positions: three
Type of Student: Graduate
Type of Student: Graduate (PhD preferred)
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Deadline: march 1, 2010
The successful intern candidate will become part of a
Intern positions are in NASS’ Research and
fast-moving, multidisciplinary team that will assist in
Development Division, which is constantly try-
developing statistical meta-analyses of compositional
ing to improve the agency’s ability to estimate and
data generated on crops derived through modern
forecast accurately using the latest developments
biotechnology. The work will include data format-
in mathematical statistics, cognitive science, and
ting, univariate and multivariate analyses using sAs,
remote sensing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
report preparation, and communication of results to
Preference will be given to candidates having an
the regulatory organization. In addition to specific
interest in a future career with the agency.
statistics-related work activities, the intern will gain
knowledge of biochemical, nutritional, toxicological,
Contact: Dale Atkinson, National Agricultural
and environmental studies used in risk assessments of
Statistics Service, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Room
new crops. This position requires current enrollment
305, Fairfax, VA 22030-1504; (703) 877-8054;
in a BS or master’s program in statistics or a related
(703) 877-8042 (fax);
dale_atkinson@nass.usda.gov
discipline with a concentration in statistics. Expertise
in Excel and SAS is required. The research associate
will have an interest in applications of modern bio-
National Cancer Institute
technology to sustainable agriculture. Excellent writ-
ten and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Bethesda, maryland
are essential.
Number of Positions: two
Contact: Margaret A. Nemeth, Monsanto Company,
Type of Student: Flexible
800 N. Lindberg Blvd., O3D, St. Louis, MO
Deadline: three months before prior to start
63167; (314) 694-3613; (314) 694-5925 (fax);
(flexible)
margaret.a.nemeth@monsanto.com
Interns will be involved in clinical trials method-
ological research, helping to prepare manuscripts
(for publication) focusing on the design and analysis
Mostly Math Education Services
of clinical trials. For more information, visit http://
walnut Creek, California
prevention.cancer.gov/programs-resources/groups/b/
Number of Positions: One to four
about/bergerv#Clinical-Trial-Training-Internships.
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