I am a PhD student in human-computer interaction looking for a summer internship in the Bay Area. I am well-versed in UX research and design but I am also experienced with front-end web development, so I can communicate with developers and even implement prototypes if need be.
Startups often leave UX till the later stages, or disregard it completely. The earlier you address your UX, the easier (and cheaper!) it will be. Don't wait till you have a completely finished product that no one likes using!
Any interested companies can email me at jeff@jeffreycrow.com, I love talking about what I do.