PreOp PostOp RN PRN

NYU Grossman School of Medicine – Student Research Intern

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Student Research Intern in the Section for Health Equity at NYU School of Medicine, Department of Population Health. The intern will work with the New York City Cancer Outreach Network in Neighborhoods for Equity and Community Translation (CONNECT) project, a CDC‑funded, community‑engaged program that aims to reduce breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening disparities in four NYC neighborhoods (Brooklyn: Sunset Park and East Flatbush;

Bronx: Morrisania and Highbridge). The role involves interacting with a multidisciplinary team of partners from NYU, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Food Bank for NYC, and community‑based organizations to conduct the randomized controlled trial component of NYC CONNECT.

Responsibilities:

• Project knowledge – Demonstrate thorough knowledge of our research study, study rationale, and processes of the study.
• Recruitment and outreach – Work with our clinic and community partners to outreach, screen, and recruit for the research study.
• Survey administration – Assist with outreach and conducting survey assessments in REDCap, including data entry/cleaning and translating as necessary.
• Community engagement – Provide information about NYC CONNECT and obtain feedback from community members, translating as necessary.
• Collaboration – Engage in weekly team meetings and supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program.
• Background and/or coursework in epidemiology, public health, or related research.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and REDCap.
• Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable interacting with community members both on the phone and in person.
• Fluency in Mandarin/Simplified Chinese.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in community outreach and engagement in Brooklyn.
• Experience in data entry/cleaning is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

We require applications to be completed online.

Salary range for the role is $15.00 - $18.00 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.