How to find an Internship
Finding an internship can be challenging and feel overwhelming. The resources below can help you get started in a productive format.
Internship opportunities that are open to all students are regularly identified by MCDB faculty. You can find a list of identified current openings in the Denver/Boulder region using the link below. This list is updated bi-weekly and opportunities that have closed will be moved to the Past Opportunities Page (see more below). Be aware that internships are generally only posted for a short period of time and may be listed many months before they are set to take place. For example, many summer internship applications open in December and close by mid-January. This is NOT a comprehensive list of opportunities.
You can also explore opportunities that have closed within the last calendar year to get a sense of what types of internships are available in this area and when they are generally open. This is also not a comprehensive list, and there is no guarantee that all opportunities will occur every year, but many do.
MCDB has partnered with several organizations to facilitate internships specifically for CU Boulder students. You can find a list of our partners as well as a short description of their work below. You must apply and be accepted into these positions they are not guaranteed. If you are interested in applying for positions with any of our partners, please contact Dr. Kristin Moore (kristin.a.moore@colorado.edu) for more information. Generally internships are available during the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.
CU Boulder houses several leading-edge electron microscopy facilities. Interns will gain a knowledge of advanced EM techniques, which are highly in demand in both advanced research and biotechnology settings.
CU Boulder hosts cutting edge light microscope technology at both the Light Microscopy Core in Porter Biosciences and the Advanced Light Microscopy Core. Interns in these positions will gain skills with industry standard microscopy and image analysis techniques that are generally only available to advanced users and are standard in many industry and research settings.
Light Microcopy Core Facility - Porter Biosciences
Advanced Light Microscopy Core Facility - JSCBB
Mass Spectrometry is one of the most in-demand skills in both the biological research and biotechnology industry. Interns will learn advanced MS technique, which are generally only available to advanced students or industry employees.
Many past CU alumni are currently working in industries where internships are common. Reaching out to former students and CU Boulder alumni can be an excellent way of finding opportunities. Utilize the CU Buffs Forever Network, Handshake, and LinkedIn to start your search.