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JOB SUMMARY:
This research internship can fulfill the practicum and/or thesis requirement. The intern will participate in projects related to cancer Health Services Research, learning skills for scientific research by conducting data analyses, presenting analytical results to both internal and external collaborators, drafting research proposals and manuscripts and performing other scientific activities under the supervision of senior researchers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
LOCATION:
TIME:
The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
JOB SUMMARY:
This research internship can fulfill the practicum and/or thesis requirement. The intern will participate in projects related to cancer Health Services Research, learning skills for scientific research by conducting data analyses, presenting analytical results to both internal and external collaborators, drafting research proposals and manuscripts and performing other scientific activities under the supervision of senior researchers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and analyze data to evaluate cancer care, such as screening, treatment, and survivorship, and outcomes such as incidence, mortality, and survival; write, test, and submit computer programs in SAS, Stata, or R.
- Conduct literature reviews, assist in developing research proposals and IRB packages, as well as scientific writing.
- Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel and/or PowerPoint.
- Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in cancer disparities for thesis work.
Position Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- REQUIRED: Data analysis experience. SAS, Stata, or R programming skills in a public health research environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
- PREFERRED: Familiarity with STATA, SAS-callable SUDAAN and SEER*Stat; familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcGIS pro, or other spatial analysis tools; experience in cancer epidemiological research.
LOCATION:
- Remotely and/or American Cancer Society Office (TBD)
TIME:
- ~20 hours/week 2023; extendable to the following academia year.
The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
