Akron Children’s is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern to support clinical and health services research, specifically in collaboration with specialty providers
Requirements
- Experience with statistical software and familiarity with clinical data analysis.
- Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures.
- Understanding of medical terminology or prior coursework in clinical sciences.
- Prior experience in research or healthcare setting is desirable but not required.
- Record of active research productivity along with clear evidence of professional competence.
- Strong publication record and demonstrated research experience.
- Experience with EMR, REDCap, registries
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of their research project from administrative tasks (e.g., IRB), recruitment, coordinating with study staff, and meeting with Research Institute Faculty/staff regularly for mentorship.
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant scientific findings.
- Conduct advanced data analysis using clinical, imaging, and/or registry data (e.g., EMR, REDCap, registries).
- Help collect and manage clinical data from electronic medical records, patient surveys, or other databases.
- Support patient recruitment and follow-up efforts (if applicable).
- Organize and maintain research documentation and regulatory files (e.g., IRB submissions, consent forms).
- Assist in drafting and editing research materials, reports, posters, or manuscripts.
Other
- Bachelor's required in relevant field; Enrolled or seeking MD or PhD or postgraduate (e.g., Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Public Health, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences).
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical teams.
- Follow ethical research practices and hospital confidentiality policies at all times.
