Healthcare Research and Health Promotion Intern

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated research and project administrative support intern to join our interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to actively participate in scholarly research and manuscript preparation for publication in qualified, peer-reviewed academic journals. This internship offers substantial professional development opportunities, including honorable mention and the potential for co-authorship on publications.

Key Research Areas

• Intergenerational Connection
• De-Structuring Siloes in Healthcare
• Resilient Together: Burnout-Proofing Your Healthcare System
• What Matters Most: Age-Friendly Conversations to Decrease Ageism and Promote Health and Well-Being
• Health Equity
• Conflict Resolution and De-Escalation
• Cultural Humility
• Human Agency and AI
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Social Determinants of Health
• Solutions to Social Isolation and Loneliness in Healthcare
• Resiliency and Intergenerational Connection

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize findings related to research areas.
• Administrative support for outreach.
• Management of Projects and Campaigns
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and maintain compliance throughout the research process.
• Collaborate with team members on research projects, contributing to data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Draft, review, edit, and format manuscripts for submission to academic journals.
• Support the coordination of manuscript submission processes, including responding to reviewer comments and assisting with manuscript revisions.
• Contribute to developing content for online courses and training materials.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral program in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Gerontology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Prior experience with academic research, including familiarity with IRB processes, research methodology, and manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing academic, peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage time, and meet publication deadlines.
• Familiarity with healthcare-related terminology, concepts, and current issues.
• Competent in utilizing academic databases and citation management software.

Best Practices & Professional Development:

• Weekly check-ins and mentorship meetings to discuss progress, provide feedback, and set goals.
• Training sessions on best practices for academic writing, manuscript submission processes, and effective research dissemination.
• Opportunities to engage with multidisciplinary teams, building professional networks and collaborative relationships.
• Professional skill-building in areas such as grant writing, academic presentation, and scholarly communication.

Benefits

• Honorable mention and co-authorship opportunities in academic publications.
• Hands-on experience with the full academic publishing process.
• Expanded professional network within academia and healthcare sectors.
• Flexible working schedule, accommodating academic commitments.
• Tellegacy-Certificate of completion and recommendation letters based on performance.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a writing sample demonstrating their academic writing and research capabilities.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of contributing together to meaningful and impactful healthcare research.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote