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Research Intern

CUNY

Research Intern

New York, NY
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Research Intern PVN ID: HC-1806-002537 Category: Research Location: Hunter College Department Status Full Time Pay Range $15.00 Closing Date Aug 06, 2018 (Or Until Filled) General Description This position is for an undergraduate Hunter College student to work as a research intern in the lab of faculty mentor at Hunter College. The student will work in a research project under routine supervision of the PI, Senior Research Associate or a higher level research manager, for an average of 40 hours per week for the summer, starting in June and ending August 31, 2015. The student will be paid $15 per hour. Other Duties * With training, uses basic research equipment/technology appropriate to the project; after participating in additional training may use more complex equipment/technology under frequent direction of other more advanced researchers; * Codes data following written guidelines; confers on coding issues not covered by guidelines; * Assists in formulating data bases of low to moderate complexity; performs basic analysis of data using standard research tools or computerized analysis packages; * Maintains data books; responds to routine questions and data requests; * Performs literature/information searches using standard reference materials, computerized search sources, or other simple techniques; summarizes pertinent materials; identifies additional research issues and/or findings; * Follows-up on projects as directed, routinely keeping supervisors informed; * Follows prepared texts and written guidelines for interviewing research subjects; * Under direct and frequent supervision, follows written guidelines and all RF policies in the handling of toxic substances, in working with research animals, or in assisting with surveys and other research on human subjects; * Follows written guideline on safety procedures and in reporting safety violations or accidents; * Runs errands, delivers materials, and performs other support staff duties as assign Qualifications Core Competencies: * Basic understanding of research approaches and techniques; * Ability to operate simple research equipment and utilize basic computer software related to the field of inquiry; * Ability to make clear, accurate observations in writing and orally; * Ability to locate basic sources of information when directed; * Ability to apply written protocols in gathering information and conducting interviews; * Ability to take direction and work as part of a team; * Ability to complete projects on time and report delays; * Ability to seek assistance when needed; * Ability to work cooperatively with other researchers. QUALIFICATIONS: * Full-time matriculated undegraduate student at Hunter College majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. * 3.2 GPA or higher * Possession of the core competencies determined to be required at the time of hire

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