Graduate Intern - Biomedical Ethics - Temporary

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Graduate Internship provides relevant field experience in the intern’s chosen field of study. One or more mentors will provide instruction and guidance and assess performance. The intern observes the functions and processes of the assigned work unit and may receive selected assignments to reinforce learning, assess performance, and benefit the work unit. Biomedical Ethics interns also participate in a summer curriculum that includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and lunch meetings with program faculty. Top applicants will be invited to a brief online interview to discuss their skills and interests. Final selections will partly depend on applicants’ interests and the availability of appropriate mentors. The internship is scheduled to run from June 1 through August 6, 2027; some flexibility in dates may be possible for well-qualified applicants. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, January 18, 2027.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a master's or graduate degree program at a college or university for Fall 2027.
Be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future; eligible statuses listed are U.S. citizen, U.S. National, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Complete a Minnesota background check.
Submit a cover letter describing career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to those goals.
Submit a resume or CV listing major, relevant courses, honors, and experiences.
Submit a 5–10-page writing sample, preferably on a topic related to biomedical ethics.
Submit a current unofficial college transcript.
Arrange for 1–2 recommendation letters from a professor or research mentor, addressed to Dr. Jessica Hirsch and emailed directly to [email protected]; two letters are strongly recommended.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to pursuing a career involving biomedical ethics topics.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Strong motivation to learn new research methods.

Responsibilities

Observe the functions and processes of the assigned work unit.
Participate in selected work assignments that reinforce learning, assess performance, and provide benefit to the work unit.
Participate in the biomedical ethics summer curriculum, including sessions on bioethics research methods and lunch meetings with program faculty.