Intern, Cancer Risk Prediction and Applications in Health Disparities Research

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 actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can 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. Candidates with training in biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology are invited to apply for the position of a research intern, under the mentorship of senior-level scientists. The intern will participate in projects related to cancer risk prediction and health disparities, 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:

• Prepare and analyze data to address questions in cancer health disparities and absolute risk prediction of cancers by combining information on risk factor associations, incidence and competing mortality rates and risk factor distributions in diverse populations of European and non-European ancestry; write, test, and submit computer programs (Knowledge of R preferred).
• Conduct literature reviews, assist in developing research proposals, as well as scientific writing.
• Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel and/or PowerPoint.
• Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in cancer disparities for thesis work.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• REQUIRED: Data analysis experience. R programming skills in a public health research environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
• PREFERRED:  Experience with SEER*Stat; experience in cancer epidemiological research
• PREFERRED: MPH/MS and/or PhD candidates (biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology)

LOCATION:      

• Remote and/or ATL American Cancer Society Office
• Up to 30 hours/week

Undergraduate and graduate students must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time student completed their freshman year of college.
• Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale).
• Plan to continue their education in the following term/semester (Note: an internship assignment may coincide with the student’s last term/trimester).
• Interns may be required to provide documentation of their participation in a bona-fide college or graduate school intern program under which their ACS internship either qualifies them to receive course credit OR fulfills a graduation/coursework requirement.

The starting rate is $15 to $22. 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.

Salary : $15 - $22