Internship Program @ LIST

We welcome motivated undergraduate students to join our lab as interns.

Our internship program includes MRI physics class, deep learning tutorial, journal paper reading, research and presentation.

Most interns choose a paper of his/her interests and develop a research project. A few talented interns in the past have successfully completed a project and got his/her work accepted in major international conferences.

To apply for the internship, email your CV, transcript, and a brief introduction of yourself to Professor Jongho Lee via his email.

Your application will be screened for qualification and, if successful, you will be invited for an interview.

Here are a few facts about the internship

Q: When can I apply for the internship?
A: LIST internship is available when you can fully dedicate yourself for research (i.e. not during your semester).

Q: Can I take a class during the internship.
A: During your internship, we want you to fully focus on research so that you have in-depth experience of research. So, the answer is no

Q: I am not from Electrical and Computer Engineering and/or Seoul National University. Can I still apply for the internship?
A: Yes, we believe academic diversity is very important for our interdisciplinary research and, therefore, welcome students with different backgrounds and experiences. However, you will need knowledge of Signals and Systems and experience for programming.

Q: What is the qualification for the internship?
A: Deep interests in research, enthusiasm to learn new knowledge, and a good heart as the primary qualification (then, high GPA, working knowledge of Signals and Systems, experience for programming)

Q: What is a typical work hour in the lab?
A: We don’t have a specific work hour. We have a “core hour”, which is from 11 AM to 4 PM, when lab members stay in their offices for communication with each other. However, I personally believe one cannot be successful in research unless he/she dedicate himself/herself to research. This means working long hours for his/her whole career.

Q: Is there any vacation for interns?
A: You are also free to take vacation. However, we ask you to plan it before and tell us in advance. This is considered as a part of your dedication. Note: If you are planning to take 3 weeks of vacation, don’t sign up for the internship. Yield the opportunity to another student.

Q: I am a highly talented sophomore student who is enthusiastic for research. Can I apply for the internship?
A: A typically intern student is a junior or senior student who completed Signals and Systems class. If you completed the class either by taking the course or by self-study, you are welcome to apply for.

Q: Is there any priority for the internship?
A: We do get a lot of applications and priority goes to students who have interests in joining the graduate program at LIST. Also, senior students who are close to graduate get the priority.

Q: Is the internship different from undergraduate project classes?
A: No, they will go through the same program.

Q: Do I need the internship to apply for a graduate school position at LIST?
A: Yes, internship is required for most students.

Q: During a summer or winter vacation, how many intern students do you have?
A: It varies a lot. In a typical vacation, five to ten students work as interns.

Q: What is the percentage of the interns joining the lab?
A: Our internship is designed to give an opportunity to experience research for undergraduate students so not all interns have their interests in joining LIST. We still welcome these students. Based on current data, approximately 20% of interns join our lab as graduate students. This means a lot of interns are screened out during their internship.

Q: Can I ask for a letter of recommendation after the internship
A: Yes, I am happy to write a letter for you. But make sure you do your best efforts during the internship so that I can write your accomplishment. If you didn’t do much, your recommendation letter will say you did not do much.

Q: Is there any financial support for interns?
A: Sorry!