Metis Foundation - MiCOR Research Intern - Part-Time
DESCRIPTION
Researchers in the Departments of Medicine and Medical and Clinical Psychology at the
Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD, are looking for highly motivated
individuals to serve as unpaid interns (8-12hours/week) beginning Fall 2021.
Interns will support several research projects aimed at preventing obesity, disordered eating, and cardiovascular disease across the human lifespan. The interns will join a multidisciplinary team as part of the Military Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (MiCOR) Program at USU, which has the ultimate mission of improving the cardiovascular health of service members and the Department of Defense community.
Current and upcoming MiCOR projects include, but are not limited to: a) several randomized
controlled trials investigating interpersonal psychotherapy in the prevention of excess weight
gain and disordered eating among vulnerable populations, b) a multi-site randomized
a controlled trial investigating psychotherapeutic and behavioral approaches to reduce excess
weight gain and disordered eating to enhance long-term cardiovascular health in active duty
service members and c) a study examining the effect of mindfulness to prevent type 2 diabetes
in adolescents with depressive symptoms.
Potential responsibilities of this position include:
- Data entry
- Data management
- Conducting telephone screenings for study eligibility
- Supporting ongoing studies through other administrative and organizational tasks
This position is ideal for individuals who are planning to pursue graduate studies in
psychology, medicine, data science, or related fields. The successful intern will be onboarded through The Metis Foundation, which is a 501c
(3) specifically organized to advance clinically relevant scientific research to the medical
community, especially within the Department of Defense.
Depending on internship length and volunteer skillset, opportunities for the intern position may include:
- Experience working directly with research participants;
- Engagement in innovative research, including randomized controlled psychotherapy trials;
- Exposure to a wide range of assessments for eating behaviors, psychosocial functioning,
body composition, and physiological health;
- Exposure to other areas of MiCOR research, including genomic medicine, cardiovascular
health (electrophysiology, cardiogenetic disease, cardiovascular recovery), and the impact of
body composition and behavioral health on the cardiovascular system;
- Mentorship from research experts in the fields of psychology, cardiology, disordered eating,
and obesity;
- Potential for co-authorship on scientific presentations and publications.
Required: Familiarity with SPSS or similar data/statistical programs. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Interest in data management and analysis. Must be able to obtain applicable Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certifications.
Preferred: Prior research experience, especially in the areas of psychology, behavioral health,
and/or cardiovascular outcomes is preferred. Local to the DC metro area is also preferred; however, remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Beth Markos, MSc at bethlehem.markos.ctr@usuhs.edu.