Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:27 am (PDT)
Stanford-India Biodesign - Internship Program Applications are invited for a 3-month internship in Stanford-India Biodesign (SIB) program at SIB center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
SIB is a collaborative program between AIIMS, IIT Delhi and Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University, USA The goal of the program is to train the next generation of medical device innovation pioneers for India through hands on real-world projects of low-cost medical device innovation run by teams of SIB Fellows with support from consultants and interns. The program brings together engineers, doctors, product designers and business professionals on to one team to ensure successful identification, invention and implementation of solutions in the real world. The program is funded by Dept. of Biotechnology and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum. (http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/india/)
About the Internship program: This is an intensive 3 month program (extendable) consisting of hands-on training in Stanford's pioneering Biodesign process for inventing medical technologies as the interns work on real world projects. It offers an opportunity to work in a unique, creative work culture.
What we are looking for: Passionate individuals with a strong desire to create innovative device solutions to India's pressing healthcare challenges.
Candidates and Eligibility: Both experienced professionals and fresh graduates with masters (preferred)/ bachelors in Engineering, Design, Medicine, Bioengineering, or business are encouraged to apply, with age not exceeding 40 yrs. Candidates with entrepreneurial aspirations are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to mechanical engineers and product designers for this year's program.
Duration: 15th April 2012 to 15th July 2012 (Full time)
Stipend: Monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000/-. No additional allowances.
Documents to be submitted by email:
1.Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum) containing passport size photograph. 2. Statement of purpose for applying for the internship; What value addition to your skill-set do you seek to derive from the internship; describe an experience that demonstrates your inventiveness 3. Attach a non-confidential file showcasing a past innovative endeavor (optional) Please email required documents to: stanford_india@yahoo.com with Subject: "SIB Internship 2012_
Important dates: * Last date of application: 25th March 2012 * Interview of shortlisted candidates at SIB center, Delhi: Last week of March, 2012.
Contact us: Program Assistant, Stanford-India Biodesign Center, Room 108, Old OT Block AIIMS, New Delhi - 110029 URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/india/internshipannounce.jsp
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