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Master's Level Research Intern - Neurology - Simpkins Lab (Academic Credit)

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Cedars-Sinai

Jun 20, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Science
  • Los Angeles
    Remote

Requirements

  • Required Education & Experience:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be a current enrolled in an accredited graduate school program (Master’s program or Medical School)
  • Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern visitor appointment.
  • INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
  • Preferred Education & Experience:
  • Basic knowledge on neurology and neuroscience
  • Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics desirable
  • Experience with survey software (RedCap and Qualtrics), machine learning, or statistical software (STATA, R Studio, SPSS, or SAS software) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • This internship will provide and introduction to clinical research. The intern will be taught the importance of human subject’s protection, HIPAA, research compliance, IRB review. The intern will learn the importance of chart review, keeping accurate and detailed records and logs, data entry, basics of manuscript writing, and data analysis. The intern will also learn basic information about stroke pathophysiology, brain imaging, and neuroanatomy. The intern will work on manuscript writing, big data analysis, processes involved in study design, and stroke epidemiology.

FAQs

What is the focus of the research project in the Simpkins Lab for this internship?

The research project focuses on developing blood biomarkers, MRI, and a clinical outcomes database for bioinformatics in stroke and cerebrovascular disease research.

What skills or experience are required for this internship opportunity?

Applicants should be Master's level students with a background in neuroscience, biology, bioinformatics, or a related field. Some experience with imaging, omic’s, genetics, or stroke research would be beneficial.

What will interns be working on as part of the SkRIPT program?

Interns will work on projects that involve team science and career development in stroke research. They will assist in developing blood biomarkers, MRI, and clinical outcomes database for bioinformatics in stroke and cerebrovascular disease research.

Is academic credit available for this internship?

Yes, this internship offers academic credit for Master's level students.

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