Job Title: Research Intern
PVN ID: HC-1806-002537
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

This position is for an undergraduate Hunter College student to work as a research intern in the lab of faculty mentor at Hunter College. The student will work in a research project under routine supervision of the PI, Senior Research Associate or a higher level research manager, for an average of 40 hours per week for the summer, starting in June and ending August 31, 2015.

The student will be paid $15 per hour.

Other Duties

  • With training, uses basic research equipment/technology appropriate to the project; after participating in additional training may use more complex equipment/technology under frequent direction of other more advanced researchers;

  • Codes data following written guidelines; confers on coding issues not covered by guidelines;

  • Assists in formulating data bases of low to moderate complexity; performs basic analysis of data using standard research tools or

    computerized analysis packages;

  •  Maintains data books; responds to routine questions and data requests;

  • Performs literature/information searches using standard reference materials, computerized search sources, or other simple

    techniques; summarizes pertinent materials; identifies additional research issues and/or findings;

  • Follows-up on projects as directed, routinely keeping supervisors informed;

  • Follows prepared texts and written guidelines for interviewing research subjects;

  • Under direct and frequent supervision, follows written guidelines and all RF policies in the handling of toxic substances, in working

    with research animals, or in assisting with surveys and other research on human subjects;

  • Follows written guideline on safety procedures and in reporting safety violations or accidents;

  • Runs errands, delivers materials, and performs other support staff duties as assign

Qualifications

Core Competencies:

  • Basic understanding of research approaches and techniques;
  • Ability to operate simple research equipment and utilize basic computer software related to the field of inquiry;
  • Ability to make clear, accurate observations in writing and orally;
  • Ability to locate basic sources of information when directed;
  • Ability to apply written protocols in gathering information and conducting interviews;
  • Ability to take direction and work as part of a team;
  • Ability to complete projects on time and report delays;
  • Ability to seek assistance when needed;
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other researchers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Full-time matriculated undegraduate student at Hunter College majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
  • 3.2 GPA or higher
  • Possession of the core competencies determined to be required at the time of hire

 

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
Status
Full Time
Pay Range
$15.00
Closing Date
Jun 27, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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