About the role#
The Honors Student Research Assistant position supports research efforts at Jefferson. This role is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, including those studying Psychology, Public Health, or Biology.
What you'll do#
- Work part-time while maintaining your enrollment status.
- Perform research tasks either on or off campus.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active Jefferson student.
- You must have been awarded and accepted financial aid for work study.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a paid, temporary position with a rolling term.
About Jefferson
Jefferson operates as a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The system includes 33 hospital campuses and provides healthcare services across the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. It also functions as an educational institution with 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 academic programs. The organization serves 360,000 health plan members and employs more than 65,000 people.
How to get in at Jefferson
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