Student Research Assistant

Summary

This position is located in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Student Research Assistant, you will: Conduct literature review of biomarkers potentially associated with Long COVID. Analyze post-infection specimens from community cohorts. Analyze projects (data cleaning, analysis, interpret results). Communication (scientific writing, oral presentation). Other tasks supporting RISE projects (e.g., MIS-C, acute respiratory illness surveillance).

Qualifications and evaluation

Qualification determinations will be made based solely on the information submitted in the application package. Selection for this unpaid volunteer internship does not constitute employment with the Department of Health and Human Services and confers no entitlement to compensation, future employment, or non-competitive conversions.

Benefits

This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Participants are not eligible for salary, stipends, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Participation does not confer eligibility for federal employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, leave accrual, or any other employment related benefits.

How to apply

Interested students are encouraged to submit a statement of interest, resume, proof of enrollment and unofficial transcript(s) for consideration. Selected applicants may be contacted for additional information or an interview based on program needs. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Required documents

Submit the following documents: Resume (2 pages) Statement of Interest - (include preferred term and availability) Proof of Enrollment Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)

Additional information

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.