Internship - Research

Overview

INTERNSHIP - RESEARCH

Summary:

Our Research Internship Program provides learning opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students interested in gaining research experience and learning about autism spectrum disorder throughout the lifespan. Research interns will gain experience similar to that of research assistants in a university social science research lab, including training in ethical research conduct, data entry, data collection, observation of evidence-based and/or experimental behavioral interventions for ASD, literature reviews, and various other administrative tasks that are critical to the research process.

Exceptional research interns may have the opportunity to co-author manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Interns must commit to at least 10 volunteer hours per week for a minimum of 9 months. We review applications on a rolling basis.

• Support ethical research conduct, data entry and data collection; observe evidence-based and/or experimental behavioral interventions for ASD; conduct literature reviews; perform various administrative tasks essential to the research process.
• Collaborate with the research team in a university-like lab setting and document findings as needed.
• Assist with preparation of materials and contribute to data management and organization to support ongoing projects.
• Potential for involvement in manuscript preparation for publication in peer‑reviewed journals for exceptional interns.

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
• Current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience with applied settings with individuals on the autism spectrum or other developmental disability is a plus
• Must submit to a 10-year background check
• Internship is unpaid