Graduate Summer Internship Opportunity: Join the APPEX Center’s Pandemic Expansion Research Team
Description
Are you a STEM graduate student ready to apply your expertise to real-world, high-impact problems in pandemic science? This summer, the NSF APPEX Center (Analysis and Prediction of Pandemic Expansion) invites you to be part of a cutting-edge research projects exploring the critical factors that drive the spread of pandemics.
We’re seeking curious, collaborative, and creative minds across STEM fields, including:
· Biology, Ecology, Public Health, Epidemiology
· Environmental & Earth Sciences
· Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Systems, Biomedical)
· Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science
· Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Network Science
· Social & Behavioral Sciences with quantitative or systems perspectives
Why Join Us?
· Work on a dynamic, multidisciplinary project identifying the “perfect storm” of human-driven factors that turn outbreaks into pandemics.
· Participate in weekly colloquiums with leading scientists, policy experts, and cross-sector stakeholders.
· Contribute to innovative working groups tackling bold questions at the intersection of health, infrastructure, behavior, and technology.
· Gain experience in systems modeling, simulation tools, generative AI applications, and case-control methodologies—all within the context of emerging global health threats.
· Be part of a Center that values creativity, inclusivity, and scientific audacity.
· Connect and network with mentors with expertise in disciplines that interest you.
What You’ll Do:
· Collaborate with our established Project-Teams to further scientific research and progress.
· Dive into data, models, and policy-relevant research to assess pandemic expansion risks.
· Help build tools, frameworks, and real-time responses to multifactorial outbreak conditions.
· Engage in professional development through APPEX workshops, mentoring, and outreach.
Location: Remote with the possibility of short in-person Project Team gatherings
Duration: Summer 2025 (specific dates set with negotiation between Interns and Project Teams)
Compensation: Stipend $3,500/month (2 month minimum, full time effort) + travel support (if applicable)
Deadline: May 1st for full consideration; applications will continue to be accepted until June 1st
Apply by sending a Statement of Interest and CV (including a list of relevant skills) to GradSummer2025@appex.org.
Questions? Email contact@appex.org
Location: Knoxville,
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Nina Fefferman
Phone:
Email: contact@appex.org
Website: http://appex.org