Intern, Center for Health Sciences

SRI International•Menlo Park, CA

10d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

SRI's Center for Health Sciences is looking for a part-time Intern to work on an NIH-sponsored study investigating cognition and motor functional declines with older age, in people living with HIV infection, and in Parkinson’s disease. We utilize brain imaging methods to discover neuroimaging biomarkers for accelerated decline beyond that of normal ageing and examine potentially modifiable factors such as sleep and daytime physical activity. If you’re looking to get experience in a lab conducting cutting-edge research, apply to work on this project! Our lab follows strict safety guidelines (including PPE, sanitation) outlined by the CDC and SRI International for any in-person research. This position would be part time with a flexible schedule of hours, the intern will work onsite at our Menlo Park, CA office.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program such as psychology, neuroscience, or a related degree.
Interest in the cognitive and behavioral aspects of aging, people living with HIV infection, Parkinson’s disease, neuropsychology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sleep, substance use.
Energetic personality; enjoys working with mid-age and older adults (50 to 80 years).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elderly populations or prior human subjects research is an advantage.
Detail-oriented and good organization skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Receive advanced training in conducting interviews, neuro-psychological testing, and will also assist in acquiring advanced multi-modal MRI scans.
Act professionally while working with study participants.
Be a flexible team player, motivated, and hardworking.
Undertake appropriate training to administer cognitive and motor testing and assist in MRI application.
Assist in data handling and analysis of cognitive and motor tests.