Student Intern

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Research experience

Résumé du poste

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking two Student Interns to assist with recruiting for an epidemiology study on self-reported drug use among nightclub and EDM festival attendees. The study is National Institute of Drug Abuse funded.

Interns will work with a supervisor to approach entrants, collect saliva samples from a subset, and help track recruitment and payments. Ideal candidates are committed, motivated, and able to work independently in small teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a student pursuing a degree in a field related to public health.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsabilités

• Assist with approaching individuals about to enter nightclubs and dance festivals and briefly determine eligibility and interest in participation in the study.
• If the participant volunteers to provide a saliva sample, assist in collection, labeling and tracking of the sample.
• Help track recruitment and participant payments.
• Contact participants to take an optional online follow-up survey.
• Assist in shipment of saliva samples.
• Attend short periodic team meetings to discuss progress.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Formation

Public health (related field)

Description du poste

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Student Intern. In this role, the successful candidate Dr. Joseph Palamar is seeking two students to assist with recruiting for his epidemiology study examining self-reported drug use among nightclub and dance festival attendees. The study is funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The ideal student will be a committed, highly motivated individual who can work effectively, independently, and in small teams. Students enrolled at NYU are encouraged to apply. The recruitment assistant will assist research assistants survey individuals about to enter nightclubs and electronic dance music (EDM) dance festivals typically late at night. In addition, the intern will assist with collection of voluntary saliva samples from a subset of participants who take the survey. Familiarity with EDM and experience in the scene is a plus. Outgoing individuals who are comfortable approaching and speaking to people they have never met strongly preferred. Recruiters will work in small groups along with a supervisor to ensure safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist research assistants in approaching individuals about to enter nightclubs and dance festivals and briefly determine eligibility and interest in participation in the study
• If the participant volunteers to provide a saliva sample (to be analyzed at a later date), assist in the collection, labeling and tracking of the sample
• Help research assistants track recruitment and participant payments
• Contact participants to take an optional online follow-up survey
• Assist in the shipment of saliva samples
• Attend short periodic team meetings to discuss progress

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Student pursuing a degree in a related field to public health. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.