Research Student BWH Cardiovascular at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The student, under close supervision and within established departmental and hospital policies and procedures will perform a variety of general, technical, research, administrative or professional duties to support research activities within the field of cardiovascular medicine in the Ablation Biophysics Laboratory under the supervision of William H. Sauer, MD. This is a temporary job code and intended for the student to gain valuable experiences and insights into the various research roles over the summer. Specific responsibilities will be discussed in detail with applicants and will be project based.



Qualifications


The following listing represents some of the duties of this position in a research area. Other similar duties may be included, as appropriate to the area. The candidate may not necessarily perform all of these duties.


1. Data Collection Activities:


a. Collects and codes data into a usable database format.


b. Transfers collected data to code sheets.


c. Documents system changes, informing supervisor of conflicts between coding methods and protocol.


d. Prepares written reports on data, as appropriate.


2. Research Activities:


a. Performs basic research experiments in the field of cardiac electrophysiology.


b. Assist with analysis of experimental data using basic statistical methods.


c. Performs literature searches.


3. Laboratory Activities:


a. Assists with maintenance of a clean and orderly lab.


4. Project Activities:


Support development of internal research and or innovation projects (diagnostics, devices and digital health) through project management, clinical input and market analysis Review and conduct external market research and competitive analysis and be able to present results. Support with special events and marketing: assist with development and implementation of signature events including Innovation Series, Idea Labs, Hackathon, Discover Brigham and others.


5. Performs other similar or related duties as assigned by supervisor



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


15 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


1



Employee Type


Temporary



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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