Research Intern
About The Position
The Toro Health Pathways (THP) is a nine-month postbaccalaureate internship program created through a collaboration between the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRTEC) and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). The program provides recent CSUDH graduates with an immersive, hands-on research experience in cancer and related health sciences, helping prepare participants for graduate education and research careers. The Research Intern will join a urologic oncology research team focused on advancing the understanding of prostate cancer through epidemiologic and translational research. Working alongside experienced investigators and research professionals, the intern will gain exposure to molecular characterization of prostate cancer, transcriptomic research, biomarker evaluation, scientific literature review, and collaborative cancer research. This position is designed for individuals interested in cancer biology, translational medicine, epidemiology, and academic research who are seeking meaningful research experience prior to graduate or professional school.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
- Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.
- Recent bachelor's degree in a health-related or life sciences discipline (program eligibility requirements apply)
- Interest in cancer research, translational medicine, or epidemiology
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new research methodologies
- Interest in developing computational skills, including R and Python
Nice To Haves
- Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
- Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Participate in research team orientation and onboarding activities.
- Collaborate with the research team to understand study objectives, research workflows, and project requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews using systematic search methodologies.
- Critically evaluate scientific literature related to prostate cancer, molecular subtypes, transcriptomics, and biomarkers.
- Observe and support research activities involving transcriptomic data analysis and biomarker evaluation.
- Assist with data organization, interpretation of molecular findings, and research documentation.
- Attend weekly one-on-one mentorship meetings and research team meetings.
- Contribute literature updates and research progress during team discussions.
- Develop and present a scientific research poster at the Toro Health Pathways Poster Session.
Benefits
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced cancer researchers
- Exposure to translational oncology and molecular research
- Training in research methodologies and scientific communication
- Professional networking opportunities with researchers and peers
- Experience presenting research findings in a scientific setting
- Strong preparation for graduate, medical, or research-focused careers
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Career Level
Intern
