The Menzies Research Institute provides the opportunity for undergraduate students of the University of Tasmania to participate in paid research work at the Institute.

THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (UROP)

The duration of this program is up to 12 months. It comprises a 6 week placement during the summer vacation followed by a minimum of 8 hours of work per week for 20 weeks.

Students undertake a project that is part of a research program at the Menzies Research Institute, University of Tasmania. They are supervised by a research scientist in a mentoring role, and work alongside other research staff and students in the team.

The project can be experimental and based in a laboratory, it may involve an epidemiological investigation of the causes of disease or the assessment of a population health intervention, or it may be bioinformatical or statistical in nature.

To find out more about UROP − including eligibility, selection process, conditions such as stipend/rates of pay, and responsibilities − please read the information package (PDF 34KB).

To apply, students should submit a leter of application, a CV including the name of one academic referee and a copy of their academic transcript to the UROP Coordinator. To learn more, see the application instructions (PDF 24KB).

For more information, contact:

Dr Sue Pearson

UROP Co-ordinator

Telephone: (03) 6226 4712