Research Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Lensa is a career site dedicated to assisting job seekers in finding employment opportunities within the US. It explicitly states that it is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it advertises. Instead, Lensa functions as a promotional platform, promoting jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment advertising agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific job, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the position for MD Anderson Cancer Center. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or employer’s site. It is important to note that any information collected on these redirected sites is subject to their respective terms and privacy notices. For questions regarding postings, Lensa provides an email contact: support@lensa.com.

About the Job

This job description outlines a Research Intern position based at MD Anderson Cancer Center, specifically promoted by Lensa. This role is designed to provide recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in a research setting, aiming to develop skills and knowledge crucial for future academic or professional careers in the sciences or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Intern will operate under the guidance and supervision of senior investigators and research staff. Core duties include:
• Conducting basic science research, encompassing techniques such as cell culture, histology, spectroscopy, and cell sequencing.
• Performing literature reviews to support ongoing projects.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Assisting with the preparation of research manuscripts, reports, or presentations.
• Actively participating in lab or team meetings.
• Organizing research materials.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Providing support for other project-related activities as needed.

Learning Objectives:

The internship is structured around three key learning objectives designed to foster comprehensive development:

1. Develop Proficiency in Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis in a Laboratory Setting:
• Gaining hands-on experience in basic science techniques like cell culture, histology, spectroscopy, and cell sequencing, with direct guidance from attending physicians and research mentors.
• Learning to apply basic and intermediate statistical methods for clinical data analysis, supported by faculty and biostatisticians.
• Participating in research design discussions, including hypothesis formulation, identification of relevant variables, and development of data collection protocols.

2. Contribute Meaningfully to Basic Science Research and Enhance Ability to Conduct Academic Research:
• Actively engaging in ongoing basic science research studies within the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery by contributing to literature reviews, data abstraction, manuscript writing, and abstract preparation.
• Attending departmental research meetings and other educational activities to improve scientific communication and academic writing skills.
• Collaborating with research mentors on the preparation of research posters and oral presentations for submission to national or international academic conferences.

3. Cultivate Professionalism, Team Collaboration, and Reflective Practice:
• Participating in regular mentoring sessions to review progress, receive feedback, and set goals for continued growth throughout the internship.
• Working as an integral part of a multidisciplinary research team, emphasizing effective communication, mutual respect, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Engaging in self-assessment and structured reflection exercises to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for personal and professional development in academic medicine.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for this Research Intern position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• The degree must have been obtained recently (within one year).
• Applicants must possess previous research experience.