Research Position at VA Medical Center

Our multidisciplinary research team has positions available for spring interns. We are looking for highly responsible, organized students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine, psychology, public health, or clinical research.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The individual would be responsible for assisting in recruitment and data management in ongoing externally funded research studies evaluating different behavioral approaches to improve cardiovascular risk factor control. The intern would also participate in organization of study materials, administrative

duties, and literature searches. The individual will have opportunities to aid in patient recruitment and to observe patient interviews. As part of the position, the intern will be involved in academic deliberations involving a multidisciplinary group that includes individuals with expertise in medicine, psychology, epidemiology, statistics, health education, economics, etc. The interns are able to join in conducting the research, and in preparing for presentation and publication. As such, the intern can expect to be named as coauthors on any material to which they make a substantial contribution. For example, at the NYU Department of Medicine Research Day in May 2011, two of last year’s interns presented abstracts at the meeting. They have also been coauthors of abstracts at large national meetings.

ELIGIBILITY 

The applicant should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and must be a sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate in college or a post- baccalaureate student, and should be pursuing a psychology major, nutrition major, pre-med concentration, or something of a similar nature. Research or clinical experience and completion of a Research Methods or Statistics course are preferred, but not necessary. The position requires that the applicant be available for at least 10 hours a week during business hours, negotiable depending on their availability and our need. Interns are also highly encouraged to continue into the summer or fall. The position, which is an unpaid position at the VA Medical Center, would start in January. This is an excellent research opportunity for students planning on applying to medical school or graduate programs in psychology. In the past, we have hired interns who are graduating seniors as paid full-time research assistants upon graduation, and we anticipate having several open positions in May.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Friedberg, Ph.D. (jennifer.friedberg@nyumc.org) and Sundar Natarajan, M.D. (sundar.natarajan@nyumc.org).