PODER

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at jmcomic漫画 Northridge (jmcomic漫画N) is seeking motivated undergraduate students to join the PODER program as research assistants. 鈥淧oder鈥� is 鈥減ower鈥� in Spanish, which is what joining PODER will do! Students will engage in faculty-mentored research in their respective or related disciplines, with the goal of developing research skills and contributing to ongoing projects. Projects will differ by department and by mentors.聽

What is PODER?聽

PODER is jmcomic漫画N鈥檚 first ever paid employment program. Students get the opportunity to work in a faculty-mentored research or creative scholarship. PODER allows undergraduate students to learn important skills in their respective disciplines in preparation for graduate studies or careers. You don鈥檛 have to navigate academia by yourself. Join OUR community of scholars! PODER is currently funded through two sources:聽

  • Federal Work-Study (FWS)
  • The Office of Undergraduate Research

Previous funding in 2024-2025 was provided by: NSF IUSE ESTUDIO grant (Award # 2225248)

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must:

  • be enrolled full-time (12+ units) at jmcomic漫画N
  • be sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the employment period
  • work eligible.聽
  • a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their major

Additional eligibility criteria for Federal Work-Study (FWS):

  • have completed a FAFSA, and demonstrate financial need as defined by jmcomic漫画N鈥檚 Financial Aid & Scholarship Department, and be eligible for FWS

Expectations

  • Each semester, students will work with a faculty mentor up to 11 hours per week (total 165 hours)
  • Students will present or co-present at jmcomic漫画N鈥檚 annual research symposia, jmcomic漫画NPosium (in April)
  • Students are required to attend four (4) OUR workshops each semester聽
    • Students can earn digital stamps and research certificates!
  • All students will complete a survey at the beginning and end of each semester so we can track your skills as you are developing throughout your journey in research.

Benefits

  • Pay: $17.50/hour for up to 165 hours/semester of mentor-led research
  • 4 additional paid hours to attend OUR workshops
  • 2 paid hours to complete surveys

  • If you are eligible for Federal Work Study, search for Job# 10138314
    • All majors are eligible聽
      • OUR pays the 25% employer portion