Company: American Cancer Society, Inc. Title: Research Intern Location: GA Atlanta Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Part time Sidebar Info: At the American Cancer Society, our employees are the soul of our lifesaving mission to save lives. Our employment opportunities are as diverse as our people and include every discipline found in other business enterprises. As an organization, we adhere to a set of core values that help inform all our decisions. But what really sets us apart is that the work we do has global impact -- and every passionate, dedicated American Cancer Society team member contributes to each groundbreaking achievement we make.
Job Description: At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.This research internship can fulfill the practicum and/or thesis requirement. The intern will participate in projects related to health services research, learning skills for scientific research by conducting data analyses, presenting analytical results to both internal and external collaborators, drafting research proposals and manuscripts and performing other scientific activities under the supervision of senior researchers.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:· Conduct literature review on topics related to access to cancer care and cancer disparities.· Analyze data on studies related to cancer care and disparities.· Build databases, prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations.· Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in health services research. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: REQUIRED:· Master’s degree student or higher education level· Data analysis experience: R, SAS, or Stata programming skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.· Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. LOCATION:· RemoteTIME:· ~20 hours/week Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Emory University academic year.The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1913. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the group employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It focuses on cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. The organization provides information on cancer prevention and screening to the public.
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