Job Title: Student InternDepartment: Preventive MedicineShift: 1stSpecialty: Job Number: 2022-1728Date Posted: 05/18/2022Position Type: Job Qualifications:Student InternJob Summary:This Student Intern position supports grant-funded studies within the Department of Preventive Medicine. The focus of this position will be working with the SWAN-Aging study team to complete recruitment efforts and administrative tasks. The student intern will assist with all aspects of this specific research related work. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.Job Responsibilities:Primarily serve in the capacity of obtaining trainee level experiences on research teams.Observe and assist experienced team members conducting research in the diverse populations of community and clinical setting.Assist with data entry and checking as directed.Gain experiences in research methodology, field operations and scientific endeavors to support the team.Perform administrative functions, including monitoring the schedule of deliverables, assisting with written and electronic correspondence, and other office work as needed.Position is up to 32 hours per week.Location: Main office: Rush Dept. of Preventive Medicine, 1700 W. Van Buren, Suite 470, Chicago, IL 60612. Required Job Qualifications/Competencies:Current undergraduate student or degree.Coursework in research methods, public health, psychology, nutrition or related fields.Previous experience with research preferred.Proficient with computer applications; Expert skill with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills.Must be able to work efficiently, follow-through with assignments independently, with excellent attention to detail as well as strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytic skills. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with teams of collaborators.Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.Company Highlights:Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.