Research Student Intern NEUROLOGY Dhand Lab 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
This position reports directly to Dr. Amar Dhand, Principal Investigator at the Dhand Lab and advisor on the "Buffering, Porosity, and Brain Health in Uganda" project. The research student position also reports to Principal Investigator on the project (Dr. Cyrus Olsen III), Vrushali Dhongade, and all supporting staff (HR, payroll, etc). The position will require between 5-15 hours per week depending on study timelines, workflow and tasks assigned to the student.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research student will work closely with the Research Assistant helping with all day-to-day study related tasks. Clerical and administrative work will be the regular day-to-day responsibility of the research student (sending emails, creating meeting invites, etc). There will also be special projects to supplement the day-to-day work that can/may include assisting with financial reimbursements for the Templeton Grant, assisting with progress report submission to the Templeton Foundation, updating the project's website, creating a weekly newsletter, and data entry of the participants of the project.



Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS: - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Excellent oral and written communication. - Strong interest in philosophy and its intersection with neuroscience. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Strong team player and can communicate well within an interdisciplinary team. - High level of organizational skills with strong attention to detail. - Ability to follow directions, institutional and protocol requirements. - Excellent time management skills. WORKING CONDITIONS: - Normal laboratory environment.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


77 Avenue Louis Pasteur



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



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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