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More possibilities are open to students with a specific interest.
If you would like to participate in an ongoing research project in a lab, for example, or work with a particular professor, it's a good idea to inquire about the possibility of a job. Many paid and unpaid positions have been created in this way. Oftentimes, professors will apply to the SEOs Faculty Aide Program in response to a student's inquiry about a job.