Human Health Performance Monitoring Summer Internship

Job description

3413605
Additional Cities

Niskayuna
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Global Research
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12309-1027
Role Summary/Purpose

The intern will conduct basic and applied research of wearable devices for human health and performance monitoring, including solutions and devices for prototype testing, component design, materials testing, process development & optimization, and performance evaluation.
Essential Responsibilities

At GE Global Research, scientists, engineers, and technicians work to provide GE's businesses and strategic partners with technical innovations for their future generation products, processes and services.  

·  This internship opportunity will help the students to gain valuable hands-on experience and get a critical jump start on a career in industrial research  
·  The intern will be working side by side with experts in the field 
·  Completing challenging technical projects 
·  Applying their theoretical knowledge to real-life technical problems 
·  Developing skills in a cutting-edge global environment 
·  Opportunities for networking and showcasing project accomplishments are offered 
·  This internship opportunity will help students gain valuable hands-on experience and get a critical jump start on a career in industrial research.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Progressing towards Doctorate in Chemical & Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related discipline
·  Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to in areas related to biochemical/electrochemical physiological sensing and/or the development of wearable devices for human health and performance monitoring.

·  Ability and willingness to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
·  Candidate must be 18 years or older

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S):

·  Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan).

·  Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.

Desired Characteristics

·  Strong background in materials science and electrochemical systems, as well as hands-on experience in disposable wearable devices for wireless health monitoring 
·  Demonstrated expertise to invent, formulate, process, test and integrate electrodes and other electrochemical components into material and/or electronic systems.
·  Experience in the process development and integration of electrochemical components into material systems 
·  Skilled in data analytics, multi-physics modeling and simulation software (Python, R, COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB). Proficiency in typical office and data analytics software, e.g. JMP, MatLab, MiniTab, Office
·  Expertise in sports medicine and cognitive schence
·  Strong interpersonal skills, intiative and goals for a career in industrial research
·  Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment
About Us

At GE Global Research, we’re redefining what’s possible. From cutting-edge research in molecular pathology for use in personalized cancer diagnostics to programs in coal gasification and renewable power that drive clean energy solutions, our work at Global Research is world-renowned. As part of our team, you’ll find yourself among nearly 3,000 scientists and engineers from every discipline in a dynamic atmosphere where you’ll be constantly challenged
to learn and grow. You’ll have access to leaders on all levels of the organization and collaborate across the globe with the very best in the field. 

If you have an insatiable intellectual curiosity and the ability to articulate your vision, then join us and watch the work you do create the next generation of products and processes that will impact the globe for generations to come.

At GE Global Research we redefine what's possible, finding answers to some of the world's toughest problems.
Find out more at http://www.ge.com/research or
http://twitter.com/geresearchjobs, and connect
with our technologists at http://twitter.com/GEresearch

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Niskayuna