Position Description
Dr. Melanie Jay is seeking students to volunteer as research interns, in the MOTIVATE Research Lab, which is a federally funded lab running studies investigating weight management strategies. The announcement comes from Financial Incentives for Weight Reduction which is a study is testing different models of financial incentives for weight loss in low-income neighborhoods.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conducting literature searches
- Recruiting patients in person, by phone and mail
- Performing study visits
- Data analysis
- Manuscript preparation
Position Requirements
- Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare and obesity-related research
- Must be bi-lingual and fluent in Spanish
Time Commitment
Part-time (10 hours per week), with a minimum commitment of one year.
Apply
To apply, please email your CV/resume and cover letter (with two references) to Victoria Sweat