GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
We are offering a paid Research Administration internship for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in management, public health, non-governmental organizations, health services, human resources, or research administration. Our aim is to offer valuable opportunities for underrepresented individuals in medicine and public health. Note that this internship is one of two open HIV/Aging internship opportunities. Click here to find more detailed information.
The HIV/Aging Research Administration Internship leverages business and management skills to support the research community, and careers in research administration offer ample opportunity for movement between institutions and scientific or medical subspecialties, as well as growth and leadership opportunities. Each intern will be paired with a specific Program Manager mentor from the Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) or the Center for Aging & Serious Illness (CASI). Then, each intern will spend 2-3 weeks with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Program Manager, and Faculty Investigator to participate in a variety of projects and work that reflect these types of careers.
At MPEC, research teams use computer simulation models and cost-effectiveness analysis, as well as implementation science and epidemiology to address questions of value in global health care with a primary focus on HIV and its complications and associated conditions. CASI brings together multidisciplinary researchers (e.g., medical doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and social workers) across Mass General Hospital and the Boston community to improve the well-being of older adults and enhance the lived experience of people with advanced illnesses to achieve health equity and to holistically shape health policy.
How to Apply
Please upload the following application materials (applications that do not include all components will NOT be considered):
Find more information on the HIV/Aging Internships available here.
The start date is September 2024. Please note that we expect interns to be local and working at our Boston location. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to provide relocation or housing sponsorship for this internship.
Applicant timeline
* Application Available: May 1, 2024
* Application Deadline: July 1, 2024
* Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2024
* Program Starts: September 30, 2024
* Program Ends: December 23, 2024
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
What Interns will do:
* Exposure to the lifecycle of research projects.
* Learning about a diversity of roles and career opportunities that contribute to research and public health initiatives (e.g., HR, project management, grants administration).
* Development of professional skills regarding multidisciplinary team communication and best practices for project planning (e.g., timelines, breaking larger problems into pieces).
* Development of technical skills, including writing skills and exploring the visual representation of data (e.g., development of figures and tables).
* Network with other student interns, MGH faculty and staff.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This paid part-time position will be conducted in a standard office setting, requiring a commitment of 15 to 20 hours per week for 12 to 18 weeks. It's a hybrid role, with the expectation that most of the hours will be spent working in person.
Flexible scheduling for these hybrid hours is available, and we're open to discussing arrangements to accommodate individual needs. However, our preference is for the hours to align with the standard workday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.