Looking for remote internships to learn Physics through developing an intuition for research

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An electronics engineer is seeking remote internships in cosmology to enhance skills and improve graduate candidacy. The discussion highlights that most internships typically require candidates to be in their third or fourth year of a physics degree, making it competitive for those without a strong physics background. It is suggested that reaching out to professors for potential student projects could be beneficial. The conversation also touches on the relevance of having a foundational physics course, indicating that it may not be sufficient for internship qualifications.
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Hi, I am an electronics engineer and am looking for ways to do remote internships in the field of cosmology(a field I want to actually pursue) to gain a better understanding and hopefully build skills that would make me a better graduate candidate to study the subject further from the best. Thanks for reading!
 
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Do you have an undergraduate education in physics?
I ask because most, if not all, "internships" or research assistant-type positions will usually look for candidates who are in their third or fourth year of a physics degree. Or at least, when they become available, those are the candidates who will be competing for the opportunities. If you have a competitive background, then a lot of such position can be found through contacting your professors and asking if the know of anyone who has a student project available.
 
aishwarya said:
Hi, I am an electronics engineer and am looking for ways to do remote internships in the field of cosmology
<<Emphasis added>> Paid or unpaid?
 
I had a course in the first year of engineering in Physics. Does that count?
 
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