BACKGROUND
The Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) in the College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Long Beach, works with faculty, community members and partner organizations to promote health equity and reduce health disparities through social and behavioral research and evaluation in the areas of HIV/STI prevention, sexual health, social discrimination in health care, place-based community health, and training and mentoring of students and faculty.
OVERVIEW
As interns, students will gain experience in the area of minority health, health disparities and health equity research, and will learn valuable skills useful in job settings as well as contribute to their preparation for higher education.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss and report on work assignments.
- Assist with the development of news items for Center website.
- Perform literature searches and reviews using research databases.
- Use and maintain reference library (EndNote) to create bibliography sections using a variety of manual styles (e.g. APA).
- Provide assistance with manuscript and grant writing such as the preparation of drafts (i.e. background) and supporting documents.
- Prepare graphs and tables in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other software.
- Assist with the development of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments (i.e. surveys, interviews and focus group guides), and data collection.
- Utilize SPSS, MS Excel or other appropriate software for data entry.
- Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis using appropriate software (i.e. SPSS, NVivo).
- Prepare brief summaries of data findings.
- Assist with the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
- Participate in other meetings as appropriate.
- Clerical work as needed such as filing, making photocopies, and other office duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in good standing in a CSULB social, behavioral or health sciences-related program
- Strong written, verbal and organizational skills
- Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Training in other software may be required and will be provided as needed.
- Ability to work as a team member
- Reliable attendance
- Strong ability to develop work-plans, set deadlines, work with minimal supervision, manage duties, and prioritize among assignments
SCHEDULE Will vary, 20 hours per week maximum. Hours are flexible.
For more information contact Carol Canjura at carol.canjura@csulb.edu or (562) 985-2179.