About the role#
The Graduate Internship in Biomedical Ethics provides students with relevant field experience. You will work with assigned mentors who provide instruction and guidance throughout the summer. The program is designed to immerse you in professional functions and processes.
What you'll do#
- Observe the daily operations and functions of your assigned work unit.
- Complete projects to reinforce your learning experience.
- Participate in a structured biomedical ethics summer curriculum.
- Attend educational sessions focused on bioethics research methods.
- Join lunch meetings with program faculty members.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a masters or graduate degree program for Fall 2027.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Commitment to a career involving topics in biomedical ethics.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Motivation to learn new research methods.
- Required application materials: cover letter, resume or CV, 5-10 page writing sample, unofficial transcript, and 1-2 letters of recommendation.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1 to August 6).
- Employment type: Full time, paid internship.
- Background check: This position requires a Minnesota background check.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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