Visiting Graduate Student

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Research Center for Health Equity is seeking a Visiting Graduate Student interested in gaining hands-on experience in behavioral, community-based, and health equity research. Under close supervision and mentorship, the visiting student will participate in multiple aspects of the research process within an academic medical center. The experience is designed to build foundational research knowledge and progressively strengthen analytical, scientific communication, and independent research skills. At the beginning of the program, the visiting student and mentor will establish learning goals, a mentoring plan, and a timeline for the experience. Ongoing mentorship and study team meetings will provide opportunities to review progress, receive feedback, and support continued professional development.

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.
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.).

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in public health or related field
Advanced oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Proficient knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analyses preferred
Interest in behavioral research, health promotion interventions, or racial and ethnic health disparities

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of community outreach, community-based research, and community-based participatory research practices.
Learn how research is conducted within an academic medical center.
Complete required institutional and project-specific research training, including applicable CITI and HIPAA training.
Conduct systematic literature searches and critically review scientific literature related to the study area.
Support the collection and management of research data in community settings.
Participate in supervised quantitative analyses using statistical software.
Participate in supervised qualitative data analysis.
Assist with the analysis and interpretation of study findings.
Participate in research team meetings and ongoing mentorship sessions.
Develop scientific writing and presentation skills.
Synthesize findings from the scientific literature and study data.
Contribute to the development of a peer-reviewed manuscript and/or scientific poster or presentation under mentor guidance.