Research Intern, Ramin Lab

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Intern will work closely with an experienced research mentor at Cedars-Sinai’s Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, gaining practical exposure to cancer epidemiology and survivorship research. The team studies long-term effects of cancer treatment, including cardiovascular disease, treatment-related cardiotoxicity, and subsequent cancers, as well as risk stratification, long-term cardiovascular surveillance, and disparities in health outcomes among cancer survivors.

This structured educational experience includes individualized mentorship and exposure to multiple stages of research. The intern will conduct targeted literature reviews, develop skills in statistical programming and foundational epidemiologic analyses, strengthen scientific writing and presentation skills, and contribute to a culminating research project such as a scientific manuscript and/or poster. The experience is intended for students exploring graduate school, medical school, or future careers in epidemiology, public health, and health-related research.

The internship is unpaid, with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027, and end date of March 19, 2027. Renewal eligibility will be reviewed case by case. Remote internships are not permitted, and the internship must end if the intern returns to an out-of-state school. A 12-month commitment to research-related activities is preferred.

The internship is hybrid and requires at least 8 hours per week on-site. Weekly mentoring meetings are conducted in person. On-site work may include literature reviews, statistical programming, epidemiologic analyses, research collaboration, and presentation development; remote work may include literature reviews, scientific writing, and limited data analysis. The intern will receive department and research-process orientation during the first two weeks, establish a timeline and learning goals with the mentor, and meet with the mentor weekly. Progress will be assessed periodically based on internship goals, growth in research knowledge and skills, and increasing independence.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting activities related to the appointment.
• Interns participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
• Visitors must receive funding from an eligible sponsoring institution, such as an employer, educator, or funder.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and communication skills; highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently, manage tasks and priorities, and communicate progress effectively.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with an interest in epidemiology, public health, or health-related research.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and scientific literature is preferred but not required.
• A 12-month commitment to research-related activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted literature reviews to synthesize findings from completed studies and identify research gaps.
• Develop skills in statistical programming and conduct foundational epidemiologic analyses.
• Evaluate research related to cancer treatment, survivorship, and long-term health outcomes.
• Communicate research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions through scientific writing.
• Build presentation skills and communicate research findings to scientific audiences.
• Contribute to a culminating research project, such as a scientific manuscript and/or research poster.
• Meet weekly with the research mentor to review progress and receive guidance.
• Complete on-site research activities, which may include literature reviews, statistical programming, epidemiologic analyses, research collaboration, and presentation development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED