There has been increased interest university-wide in the Ambassadors internship scheme this year. Two projects have been proposed by researchers from the College of Science and Engineering.
Dr Giorgos Papageorgiou from the School of Geosciences has a background in mathematical physics and is broadly interested in mathematical models in geophysics. For the Ambassadors Internship, the proposed project seeks to create a front-end for functional interactive visualisations of the different types of scientific data returned by their APIs, some with an interactive web app.
Dr Adam Mol from the School of Biological Sciences is developing novel aptamer-based tools for drugging the 'undruggable' cancer targets. This project aims to design RNA-based devices that are cell-specific and produce robust activity only in targeted cells without impacting other cells, to improve the safety profile of gene and oncolytic therapies.
Both projects require excellent data analysis, programming and computing skills and offer a taste of the possibilities of the Ambassador Internship program, both for hosts and interns. To get the full picture of the 2024 Ambassadors Scheme, check out projects from Humanities and Social Sciences and Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
Beyond the Ambassador Internship Scheme, we offer a broad range of data and computational services, support and opportunities for skills development and networking via seminars and events. We also have exciting plans for the College of Science and Engineering community at King’s Buildings this semester! Subscribe to our mailing list & stay connected via social media (X, LinkedIn) to receive notifications of our digital research opportunities.
For more details on the Ambassadors Internship scheme visit our website.
Want to become an intern and work on one of these (or other) projects? Our job advert is live now, closing date 10th March. Apply here.