Trainee, Environmental Medicine

About the Role

The Public Health Research Trainee/Intern participates in a structured research training program for students currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, master's or doctoral programs in public health, epidemiology, and related fields. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, the trainee/intern gains hands-on experience in multidisciplinary health-related research and contributes to an assigned research project.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties will be assigned by the faculty mentor based on the research project and the intern’s training needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with research activities and project tasks under faculty supervision.
• Review scientific literature and summarize findings relevant to the assigned project.
• Support data collection, organization, and analysis, as appropriate to the project and level of training.
• Participate in meetings with the faculty mentor to discuss progress and receive guidance.
• Assist with preparing summaries, reports, or presentations of research activities and findings.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the assigned research project and associated activities, as needed.
• Complete all required institutional and research training applicable to the assigned project.
• Maintain the confidentiality of research data and comply with applicable institutional policies and research protocols.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or greater depending on department and role.
• None, though some administrative exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a master’s or doctoral program in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 from the current or most recent institution.
• Experience in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences.
• Meets NIH citizenship eligibility requirements.
• Availability to participate full-time for the initial three-month appointment.