Student Intern, Psychiatry Research (per diem)

Position: Student Intern, Psychiatry Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the department director or manager, provides analytical and administrative assistance to department staff. Responsible for participating in project meetings as necessary, data collection & analysis, and other duties as necessary to support the successful completion of project / initiative work.

Duties may vary based on the department's need but may include projects such as updating content on the website, updating and maintaining databases and links, and providing general support to the department. Must learn and understand the basic principles and methods used in the department, always following established protocols.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a wide variety of administrative and general support duties in assigned areas.
• Collaborates with staff on special projects, prepares related spreadsheets and other documents as required
• Completes data collection, data analysis and other duties as necessary for successful completion of the department's projects and initiatives.
• May assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties
• Ability to work independently
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required. Knowledge or ability to learnMinitab.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn't dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans