Graduate Intern - Biomedical Ethics - Temporary

** Why Mayo Clinic*
* Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ()  - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future.

And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

** Responsibilities*
* The primary purpose of the Graduate Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit.

In addition, Biomedical Ethics interns will participate in a biomedical ethics summer curriculum, which includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and lunch meetings with members of the program faculty.

Top applicants will be invited to participate in a brief online interview to discuss specific skills and areas of interest. Final decisions will be made in part based on applicants' interests and availability of appropriate mentors.

This position will start June 1 and end Aug 6, 2027. Flexibility in dates might be possible for well-qualified applicants. Please describe in your cover letter if these dates do not work for you **.*
* ** The Final date to receive applications is 11:59 pm CST Monday, January 18, 2027*
* ** Qualifications*
* The incumbent must be enrolled in a masters or graduate degree program from a college or university for Fall 2027.

Must have authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, permanent resident, refugee or asylee).

This position will require a MN background check.

** Candidates must attach the following to the application to be considered. Applicants who do include the required items listed below will not be considered.*
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- A cover letter describing your career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to those goals.

- A resume/CV that includes your major and relevant courses, honors, and experiences.

- A 5-10-page writing sample (such as a course paper), preferably on a topic related to biomedical ethics.

- A current, unofficial college transcript.

-              1-2 letters of recommendation from a professor or research mentor. Address letters to Dr. Jessica Hirsch. Letters should be emailed directly by the professor/mentor to bioethics ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . Two letters are strongly recommended.

** Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

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* Successful applicants will be:

-              committed to pursuing a career in which they will engage topics in biomedical ethics

-              able to work independently

-              proficient in written and verbal communication

-              highly motivated to learn new research methods

** Exemption Status*
* Nonexempt

** Compensation Detail*
* This position has a predetermined rate of $20.50 per hour.

** Benefits Eligible*
* No

** Schedule*
* Full Time

** Hours/Pay Period*
* 80

** Schedule Details*
* Standard business hours, with flexibility for clinical shadowing and other training opportunities

** Weekend Schedule*
* none

** International Assignment*
* No

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