The Public Health Research Trainee/Intern participates in a structured research training program designed for students currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, master's or doctoral programs in public health, epidemiology, and related fields. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, the trainee/intern gains hands-on experinece in multidiciplinary health related research and contributes to an assigned research project.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or greater depending on department and role.
- None, though some administrative exposure is a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a master’s or doctoral program in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 from the current or most recent institution.
- Experience in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences.
- Meets NIH citizenship eligibility requirements.
- Availability to participate full-time for the initial three-month appointment.
Specific duties will be assigned by the faculty mentor based on the research project and the intern’s training needs. Responsibilities may include:
- Assist with research activities and project tasks under faculty supervision.
- Review scientific literature and summarize findings relevant to the assigned project.
- Support data collection, organization, and analysis, as appropriate to the project and level of training.
- Participate in meetings with the faculty mentor to discuss progress and receive guidance.
- Assist with preparing summaries, reports, or presentations of research activities and findings.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to the assigned research project and associated activities, as needed.
- Complete all required institutional and research training applicable to the assigned project.
- Maintain the confidentiality of research data and comply with applicable institutional policies and research protocols.