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OIT’s Graduate Student Internship Program 2018

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is currently seeking Rice graduate students planning a career in the IT industry for summer 2018 internships.

The OIT’s Graduate Student Internship Program is a paid and intensive internship offering Rice graduate students an
opportunity to work closely with senior systems analysts, software engineers and systems directors at OIT, and receive an inside look at their potential career path and gain valuable hands-on experience as a professional in the IT field. The program is both professionally and academically beneficial.

Internship Goals

• Gain practical and professional experience in the IT field.

• Further develop data science skills and expertise.

• Gain knowledge of technology stacks behind successful web projects and how to choose a technology stack for web application development.

• Explore career opportunities – participants can gain insights into the daily operations inside OIT and hands-on
experience as a professional in the IT field.

• Find Mentors – senior systems analysts, software engineers and systems directors at OIT can help guide participants through the internship program and expose participants to opportunities to which they can aspire.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related area of study.

• Must be enrolled in Rice University during time of internship.

• Completed at least one semester at the university to qualify for an internship.

• Able to commit 40 hours per week in the summer.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to learn new technical skills as needed.

• Other required skills per specific job description.

Online Application Process

Apply online through February 28 via the Rice Job Board:

http://jobs.financialaid.rice.edu

Additional Information

• Interns will participate in training during the first week of the internship. This training program will expose interns to our culture and provide a knowledgebase to draw upon throughout the remainder of the internship and beyond.

• Compensation – Interns receive a competitive salary based on skill level.

Summer 2018

40 hours per week

5 – 12 weeks

Schedule:  8 am – 5 pm

On campus: Cambridge Office Building or Ryon Lab

Internships

• Full Stack Web Developer

• uPortal Developer

• Web Application Developer

• Database & Analytics

• Web API Programmer

• Drupal Plugin Programmer

Specific qualifications and more information on roles and responsibilities for each internship are online (http://jobs.financialaid.rice.edu).

About OIT

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the university’s central technology provider, supporting research, academic and administrative systems, other core applications and voice, network, and computing infrastructure for the Rice community. OIT is an integral part of Rice committed to supporting the university’s mission through innovative uses of technology and service excellence.

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