Internship - Research

The New England Center for Children • Phoenix, AZ

4h

About The Position

Our Research Internship Program provides learning opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students interested in gaining research experience and learning about autism spectrum disorder throughout the lifespan. Research interns will gain experience similar to that of research assistants in a university social science research lab, including training in ethical research conduct, data entry, data collection, observation of evidence-based and/or experimental behavioral interventions for ASD, literature reviews, and various other administrative tasks that are critical to the research process. Exceptional research interns may have the opportunity to co-author manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
• Current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Must submit to a 10-year background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience with applied settings with individuals on the autism spectrum or other developmental disability

Responsibilities

• Gain experience similar to that of research assistants in a university social science research lab
• Training in ethical research conduct
• Data entry
• Data collection
• Observation of evidence-based and/or experimental behavioral interventions for ASD
• Literature reviews
• Various other administrative tasks that are critical to the research process
• Co-author manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals (for exceptional interns)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED