REAL Position Available, American Cancer Society
Category : Student Opportunities
Position Title: Research Intern
Department: Surveillance and Health Equity Science, Intramural Research, Cancer Disparity
JOB SUMMARY:
This research internship can fulfill the practicum and/or thesis requirement. Candidates with training in biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology are invited to apply for the position of a research intern, under the mentorship of senior-level scientists. The intern will participate in projects related to cancer risk prediction and health disparities, learning skills for scientific research by conducting data analyses, presenting analytical results to both internal and external collaborators, drafting research proposals and manuscripts and performing other scientific activities under the supervision of senior researchers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and analyze data to address questions in absolute risk prediction of cancers by combining information on risk factor associations, incidence and competing mortality rates and risk factor distributions in diverse populations of European and non-European ancestry; write, test, and submit computer programs (Knowledge of R preferred).
- Conduct literature reviews, assist in developing research proposals, as well as scientific writing.
- Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel and/or PowerPoint.
- Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in cancer disparities for thesis work.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- REQUIRED: Data analysis experience. R programming skills in a public health research environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
- PREFERRED: Experience with SEER*Stat; experience in cancer epidemiological research
- PREFERRED: MPH/MS and/or PhD candidates (biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology)
LOCATION:
- Remotely and/or American Cancer Society Office (TBD)
TIME:
- ~20 hours/week from September 2023
CONTACTS:
- Please send your resume and cover letter to Breanna McKinnon at breanna [dot] mckinnon [at] cancer [dot] org
