Summer VOLUNTEER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Our multidisciplinary research team has positions available for summer interns. We are looking for
highly responsible, organized psychology major or pre-med students who are interested in pursuing
careers in medicine, psychology, or clinical research.
The individual would be responsible for assisting in recruitment and data management in ongoing
externally funded research studies evaluating different behavioral approaches to improve cardiovascular
risk factor control. The intern would also participate in organization of study materials, administrative
duties, and literature searches. The individual will have opportunities to aid in patient recruitment and
to observe patient interviews. As part of the position, the intern will be involved in academic
deliberations involving a multidisciplinary group that includes individuals with expertise in medicine,
psychology, epidemiology, statistics, health education, economics, etc. The interns are able to join in
conducting the research, and in preparing for presentation and publication. As such, the intern can
expect to be named as coauthors on any material to which they make a substantial contribution. For
example, at the NYU Department of Medicine Research Day in May 2010, four of last year’s interns
presented abstracts at the meeting. They have also been coauthors of abstracts at large national
meetings.
The applicant must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate in college or a postbaccalaureate
student, and should be pursuing a psychology major, nutrition major, pre-med
concentration, or something of a similar nature. Research experience and completion of a Research
Methods or Statistics course are preferred, but not necessary. The position requires that the applicant
be available for at least 20 hours a week during business hours over the summer, negotiable depending
on their availability and our need. Interns are also highly encouraged to continue into the fall semester
for at least 10 hours a week during business hours. The position, which is an unpaid position at the VA
Medical Center, would start in May or early June. This is an excellent research opportunity for students
planning on applying to medical school or graduate programs in psychology.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Lily Mundy at lily.mundy@va.gov. Priority will be
given to applicants who submit by April 8, 2011.
To schedule an appointment: CLICK HERE
MEGAN M. RIGNEY
Assistant Dean
Center for Student Advising
Columbia College / The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
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