Job Title: Cancer Epidemiology Data Analysis Intern
PVN ID: BK-2509-007023
Category: Research
Location: BROOKLYN COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

Researchers at the Brooklyn College Cancer Center (BCCC-CURE) are seeking a motivated Student Researcher (Intern) with an interest in cancer epidemiology, geospatial methods, and health inequities. The intern will receive training in survey analysis and geospatial research methods while contributing to an American Cancer Society-funded study on breast and colorectal cancer screening utilization and incidence in New York City.

This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with one of the largest datasets of US-born and international-born populations and to contribute to a community-engaged cancer disparities research project.

This position is hybrid, with flexibility for some remote work. All data analysis must take place on-site at Brooklyn College.

Other Duties

  • Analyze multiple years (2015–2019) of NYC Community Health Survey (CHS) data on cancer screening rates, and New York State Cancer Registry data on cancer cases.
  • Examine variations in breast and colorectal cancer screening behaviors by nativity and neighborhood.
  • Explore how social and structural determinants of health influence cancer screening rates.
  • Compare cancer screening behaviors with the geospatial distribution of cancer incidence.
  • Assist in preparing tables, graphs, conference posters, and other presentation materials.
  • Assist in preparing results for community engagement activities, including advisory board meetings and a Town Hall session.
  • Assist with recruitment, outreach, planning, and hosting of Town Hall Session.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Training & Learning Opportunities

  • Hands-on training in survey data analysis and geospatial methods.
  • Experience with cancer epidemiology, health inequities research, and community-based participatory research.
  • Mentorship from faculty researchers on research methods, data management, and dissemination strategies.
  • Opportunities to co-author presentations and publications may be available.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in public health, community health, sociology, psychology or a related field.
  • Coursework in statistics and/or epidemiology required.
  • Interest in cancer epidemiology, geospatial research, and health inequities.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Excellent academic writing skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, or similar).
  • Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or other spatial analysis software).
  • Prior experience working with large datasets or survey data.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Brooklyn College Cancer Center
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$22.00-$25.00
Hour(s) a week
10.00-15.00
Closing Date
Nov 17, 2025 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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