Research Internship @ Mt. Sinai School of Medicine

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator Intern (Unpaid Internship)
Department: Department of Health Evidence & Policy – Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Reports to: Project Manager
Hours: Part-Time, 15-20 hours a week

Position Summary:
This position requires a motivated self-starter to assist with the evaluation of a project within the Department of Health Evidence and Policy.  The project involves a diabetes prevention research study in East Harlem, New York City, called Project HEED (Help Educate to Eliminate Diabetes). The study uses community-based participatory approaches to recruit adults in East Harlem who have a high risk of developing diabetes into a study testing the impact of peer-led group education on weight loss. Approximately 8-12 focus groups will be conducted to evaluate the impact of the intervention.

Responsibilities:
•       Schedule and organize focus groups
•       Correspond with study participants to schedule focus groups
•       Work on focus group data coding and analyses
•       Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:
•       Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
•       Post-Baccalaureates are welcomed to apply; MPH and Masters level students highly preferred
•       Excellent written and verbal skills
•       Strong computer skills
•       Excellent organizational ability, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
•       Ability to work with a diverse population in an urban setting
•       Previous experience in clinical research and focus group coordination a plus
•       Available 2-3 days per week from July through September 2012

To Apply:

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Euny C. Lee, MS
Project Manager
Email: projectheed@gmail.com

Please indicate “HEED intern” in subject of e-mail.