Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment Icahn SOM

Position Available: Clinical Research Coordinator

Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

Department of Psychiatry

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC is looking to fill several full-time Clinical Research Coordinator positions at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, run by renowned researchers in the field of autism. The Seaver Autism Center leads a progressive research program while providing comprehensive, personalized care to children, adolescents and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and related genetic syndromes. Our multidisciplinary team of preclinical and clinical faculty seek to identify the causes of autism and advance effective treatments.

We are looking for highly responsible, organized individuals who are interested in continuing in a medical, psychology, clinical genetics or professional clinical research career. Areas for which these individuals would be responsible include interacting with patients, families, and clinicians seeking our services; study initiation and management including regulatory (IRB), patient scheduling, data entry and biomarker (EEG, VEP, eye tracking) collection for a diverse portfolio of research studies; and assistance with grant preparation, presentations and publications. Our research coordinators have the opportunity to observe

clinical and research assessments conducted by our interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, a neurologist, and genetic counselor.

Interested applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree; be highly familiar and comfortable with widely available computer programs (i.e., Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint); have a background in psychology, biological sciences, and research design; have experience or strong interest in working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in a research setting; and be able and willing to work with psychiatric patients in a professional and compassionate manner.

Potential opportunities available to successful applicants include presentations at international conferences; publication in major medical journals; networking among distinguished individuals within and outside the medical/psychology fields; exposure to a range of psychiatric disorders and treatments; close collaboration with experienced research psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, and statisticians.

Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply and should include language proficiency in application materials.

Ideal start date for interested candidates is June 2025, and the position requires a two-year commitment. Interested applicants may email cover letter, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and writing sample by January 18th to:

Tess Levy, CGC 

Assistant Professor 

Clinical Trials Manager 

tess.levy@mssm.edu 

Paige Siper, PhD

Associate Professor

Chief Psychologist

paige.siper@mssm.edu

University of Michigan M-SURE Program Application Open

The 2025 M-SURE program will support 16 undergraduate trainees for a summer research experience with mentors from an outstanding pool of faculty investigators engaged in cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

The funding amount for 2025 will be $7200, pre-tax, for twelve weeks of full-time work from May 27 through August 15. The start and/or end date of the fellowship may be shifted slightly to accommodate overlap with the academic year at home institutions, if necessary. Students who are currently enrolled at any degree granting university or college are eligible to apply. Preference is given to those students interested in a career in research. Although federal funding is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, we will have a few slots available for international students.

 

More information including how to apply can be found at this website:

 

https://michmed.org/jWzzx

 

Each student is matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory participating in M-SURE, led by a faculty mentor of the Molecular & Integrative Physiology Department and/or the Caswell Diabetes Institute at the University of Michigan. Faculty are all committed to undergraduate training and use broad approaches to improve our understanding of obesity, diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

 

To enhance our M-SURE trainees’ experience, there will be a weekly lecture series highlighting the physiology of diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism. Additional presentations will focus on how to develop a career in biomedical research, and responsible conduct of research. Trainees will give a final oral presentation of their work at the end of summer Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. We are excited to provide training and mentorship opportunities in basic/foundational and translational research to help develop the next generation of highly accomplished biomedical scholars interested in biomedical research and discovery.

The application deadline is February 2, 2025. 

Summer Research Opportunity: WUSTL Pediatric Student Research Program

The Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, offers a Pediatric Student Research Program (PRSP), open to current full-time undergraduate and graduate students as well as high school seniors.

Under the direction of three Washington University clinician-researchers, David Wilson, MD, PhD, Ashley Steed, MD, PhD and Cliff Luke, PhD, PSRP was created with the purpose of introducing research to young investigators and to further their existing interest in research. The program includes seminars and mentored research experience during the eight-week scenario, June 2nd, 2025 through July 25th, 2025. Selected participants work alongside experienced researchers. Opportunities range from bench to clinical to community-based research. Students participate in lab meetings to gain insight into the infrastructure of the research operation and to witness the collaborative process of sharing techniques, new endeavors, and successful investigative outcomes.

 

Applications are accepted from December 15^th to February 15^th.

 

Additional application and program information can be found on the PSRP Website https://pediatricstudentresearch.wustl.edu/. Questions may be directed to Laurie Klein at psrp@kids.wustl.edu.

 

WashU Pediatric Nephrology Research Program

The Washington University in St. Louis Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology is now accepting applications to its 2025 Summer Research Scholars Program. This program aims to inspire future leaders in pediatric kidney disease research by engaging students in meaningful research and clinical experiences in kidney development, biology, cutting-edge technologies, preclinical model systems and pediatric nephrology.

The program is open to undergraduate, post baccalaureate and medical students interested in biological research or medicine. Start and end dates are usually the first business day in June through the last business day in July, but some flexibility is allowed as academic schedules may vary for each student; however, an 8-week commitment is required. Students will work with a mentor on a research project and will have opportunities for didactic training and clinical shadowing in nephrology. Through seminars and lectures, students will learn about the research process and careers in medicine and research.

Students will receive an approximately $4,500 stipend. Please note: Housing is not provided as a part of the program although paid housing options through Washington University may be available. A small stipend towards housing may be available in addition and will be determined on availability of funds near the start of the program. 

Learn more and apply here by the program deadline of February 21, 2025. 

Northwestern MD/PhD Info Session - January 15

Interested in learning about the MD/PhD application process from current students? Sign up for the Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program’s virtual information session on January 15th at 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM Eastern). Register here!

NYU Summer Program Info Sessions

Learn about NYU's summer prehealth programs at upcoming information sessions! Join the conversations on December 20, 2024 (3:00PM – 4:30PM), or January 10, 2024 (11:00AM – 12:30PM). To register for either event, please complete this Google Form. If you would like to be added to the department’s mailing list to receive further details about our volunteer programs, please complete this form. 

Find links to more info about each program as well as program and application dates below! 

Project Healthcare

The Project Healthcare (PHC) program is one of the most competitive and attractive programs in the nation offered to a collegiate pre-health population. Our most popular program, PHC is offered in Manhattan (NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue) and Brooklyn (NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn). 

 

Health Career Opportunity Program

Founded by Howard A. Rusk, MD, and sponsored by the Wallace Foundation, the Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP) has graduated approximately 5,700 volunteers throughout its 50-year history. Offered in partnership with Rusk Rehabilitation, this program is unique in that it offers volunteers the opportunity to explore the field of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine-related rotations, and finely curated program activities.

Research Associate Internship 

The Research Associate Internship grants students an opportunity to experience and observe multiple aspects of clinical research. Research Associates develop basic research skills and become an integral part of research projects and grants. Research Associates may be taught to collect and enter data and maintain databases, participate in laboratory meetings, and gain Principal Investigator mentorship and shadowing experiences. Research Associates also become oriented to the Institutional Review Board process for human subjects research. The current study seeking Research Associate candidates is the Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment, Opioid Education, and Naloxone Distribution (SBIRT-OEND) study.

Applications

All programs require completion of a program application, submission of a personal statement, a current resume, and two letters of recommendation. Please note that no particular previous experiences are required. Each year, in selecting our volunteers, we look for a diverse group of applicants with equally diverse interests and experiences. More information on how to apply can be found here, while pertinent program dates are listed below. All interviews will be held virtually.

Program	Location	Term	Program Dates	Length	Application Window
Project Healthcare Bellevue	Bellevue Hospital	Summer	June 2 – August 8, 2025	10 weeks	November 1, 2024 – January 26, 2025
Project Healthcare Brooklyn	NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn	Summer	June 9 – August 8, 2025	9 weeks	November 1, 2024 –  January 26, 2025
Health Career Opportunity Program	Various NYU Locations	Summer	June 16 – August 8, 2025	8 weeks	October 1, 2024 – December 22, 2024
Research Associate Internship	Bellevue Hospital	Summer	June 2 – August 8, 2025	10 weeks	November 1, 2024 – February 1, 2025

Mentorship Opportunity: PULSE

PULSE is a national educational organization dedicated to breaking barriers to medical education for premed students. With mentorship at the heart of its program, PULSE connects aspiring medical professionals with experienced physicians. Its mission is to empower students from all walks of life, including first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ identifying students, and those from underserved areas or other marginalized groups.

Students are matched with a physician mentor specializing in a field of interest. The mentorship program offers flexible scheduling, allowing students to connect with their mentor virtually or in-person. Over the course of 3-4 months, students will have at least 3 facilitated sessions to learn about their mentor’s career journey and discuss relevant topics.

The application for the Fall 2025 cycle is open until January 31st. Learn more here, or email pulse.programinfo@gmail.com with questions.

Summer Opportunity: Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health Internship

Since 2016, the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health has hosted a competitive summer internship for rising senior undergraduates interested in the growing field of global mental health.

Students participating in the Summer Internship Program will participate in a variety of didactic, career, and professional development seminars and will receive mentorship from 1-3 faculty members engaged in varied global mental health research and training initiatives. Through experiential learning, students will engage in research through placement-based global mental health projects that will be assigned according to their interests and project availability prior to the start of the internship. Additionally, students will gain exposure to networking within the healthcare research environment and develop the skills to apply an equity-informed lens into global mental health research and implementation.

The summer internship typically starts in June and runs for 8 weeks, with students attending daily seminar sessions and working on their assigned projects from Monday through Thursday. More information available here; eligible students may apply for funding via BBIP.

 

SUNY Upstate Summer Research & Post-Bac Opportunities

 Research Fellowship (SURF) programs are 10-weeks summer programs that would run from June 2 to August 8, 2025. The program offers participants a $6,200 stipend along with free university housing. In addition to our traditional SURF program, we offer specialty SURF programs including SURF Physician-scientist program (SURF PS), SURF Cancer Research Program (SURF CR) and SURF Health Science Program (SURF HS). All of our summer programs end with an opportunity to present summer research at a poster symposium. Read about our SURF Students and the Summer Research Symposium

Deadline for SURF programs application is February 1, 2025! 

Along with the above four summer programs, we also offer the Post-Baccalaureate Research and Education (PREP-UP) program, which is a one year program that runs from June 2025 to May 2026. Stipend and other benefits are included along with the opportunity of taking two full-credit courses of free charge. Students will attend research seminars, participate in a student journal club, present their research, and participate in discussions on research career development and how to apply to graduate school.

Deadline for PREP-UP application is March 31, 2025, or when all positions are filled! 

UM-SMART Applications Open

Applications for UM-SMART, a 10-week summer undergraduate research program sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP, which is an MD/PhD program) on the medical campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are open.  UM-SMART is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a combined MD/PhD degree leading to a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist performing basic research relevant to human health and disease. As a UM-SMART summer research fellow, students work full-time in a basic research laboratory under the mentorship of a research faculty member.  More detailed information on UM-SMART is detailed below. 

More info on UM-SMART…

The goal of the UM-SMART program is to help students decide if a career as a physician-scientist is right for them, and to enhance competitiveness when applying to MD/PhD programs.  The UM-SMART has helped 119 undergraduate participants learn about MD/PhD training since 2008.  After graduation, 77% of past participants entered MD/PhD, PhD, or MD programs.  This 10-week program is aimed at students who have some amount of basic and mechanistic research experience related to medicine and are interested in gaining more experience to advance their career goals.  UM-SMART is not intended for students seeking clinical research experience on human subjects.  Additionally, we do not offer opportunities in public health, the social sciences, or humanities.

Application deadline:  January 24, 2025

Program dates:  May 27 - August 3, 2025

Program Highlights:

Students participating in a lab receive a stipend of $4,700 plus residence hall housing and a meal allowance.

The main scientific focus of the summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well as

• Two half day clinical shadowing experiences
• Online MCAT preparation accessible for 12 months
• Oral and Poster presentation and relevant seminars
• “Big Sib” Mentoring Program

Eligibility:

Applicants belonging to groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes:  Individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, such as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds such as family annual income below established low-income thresholds, or an educational environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career.

In addition, applicants must

• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the US
• Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2025
• Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average
• Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2025
• Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or the instructor of a laboratory course.

To apply to the UM-SMART program, follow this link:  https://umms-omse.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program_2025

For more information please read the brochure or visit the website: https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program

CU Doctors Without Borders Event: Frontlines in Focus Panel

 CU Doctors Without Borders invites you to our upcoming panel this Wednesday, November 20, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Lerner Roone Arledge Auditorium. Our panel will focus on a discussion on delivering humanitarian aid into conflict zones. Our speakers include doctors who served in the field in Gaza, global health leaders in the emergency medicine field as well as the former president of Doctors Without Borders. RSVP here!

Post-Bac Opportunity: NY-RaMP at Hunter College

New York Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates at Hunter College

• NY-RaMP for Diversifying the National Biology Workforce through New York Trans-disciplinary BioSciences

• Paid one-year laboratory research and scientific development program in New York City

• Experience laboratory immersion in biology and cell signaling by performing mentored research with a team of active scientists at the Hunter College Belfer Research Alliance

• Skill development in molecular biology and genetic technology

• For recent college graduates (<4 years from degree date), previous research experience not required. Click here for additional eligibility information.

• Click here to learn how to apply to NY-RaMP through the National Science Foundation website by the February 18, 2025 deadline.

Pos-Bac Opportunity: MIT Research Scholars Program

 Outstanding graduating seniors or recent college graduates who plan to pursue a research career in neuroscience or cognitive science are encouraged to apply to our two-year, fully funded post-baccalaureate program.

The program is designed to provide additional research and academic training to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are preparing to apply to PhD programs.
 
Participants will conduct cutting-edge supervised research in a lab at MIT, and will have the opportunity to take courses at MIT, while gaining knowledge and experience. Physics, math, psychology, engineering and computer science majors who are interested in the brain and/or cognitive sciences are welcome to apply.
 
Participants receive a highly competitive stipend, health benefits and tuition remission. The stipend is matched to that of PhD students in the department.
 

The application deadline is February 15, 2025.
Applicants will be informed of their status by April 15, 2025. 

Learn more here.

Preparing for the MCAT Exam Webinar

Are you preparing for the MCAT exam? Please join the AAMC MCAT team on Tuesday, December 10 at 2 p.m. ET for an overview of the AAMC MCAT Official Prep resources and get tips on how to use them to create an effective study plan. Use this sign-up link to kickstart your exam preparation today!

MSK Bridge Post-Bac

The MSK Bridge program aims to provide post-baccalaureate trainees from traditionally underrepresented (URM) groups with a strong foundation in science and research, as well as guided mentoring that will help them successfully transition into biomedical PhD programs. Successful applicants to the program — known as Bridge Scholars — will conduct a research project in one of MSK’s scientific laboratories for up to 24 months. The overarching goal of MSK Bridge is to increase the participation of URM scientists in biomedical fields.

The incoming cohort of Bridge Scholars will start in July 2025, with the deadline to receive all application materials: February 21, 2025. Scholars receive a competitive stipend ($47,741K), relocation expenses reimbursement, health benefits and access to MSK rental housing (more info on the flyer attached).

Please join us virtually at the info session to get your questions answered during the live Q&A on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM (EST). Register for the info session here. 

Students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in science and who aspire to pursue biomedical PhDs or MD-PhDs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, Mt Sinai Spinal Cord Injury Research Center Department of Rehabilitation

Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator is an entry human subjects researcher, responsible for conducting and assisting in clinical research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior clinical research staff. This individual obtains informed consent, collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications and documents (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and standardized human subjects research using appropriate research or interview techniques specific to subject matter of the research project, under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior clinical research staff.
• Assists in the activities related to clinical research including, but not limited to: obtaining informed consent, screening participants for eligibility, registering patients with sponsoring agencies, administering questionnaires and answering telephone calls.
• Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with Mount Sinai policies and procedures. Ensures accurate, confidential and complete compilation of data.
• May secure and ship clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• May assist in the preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Performs other related duties

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred or a combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/human subjects experience

 Link to apply: https://careers.mountsinai.org/jobs/3012080?lang=en-us

Summer Research Opportunity at U Miami

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

• Positions Available: Research Assistant Intern
• Duration: May 19 – July 25, 2025
• Requirements: The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Office of Graduate Studies is seeking participants for the SURF Program from May 19, 2025 – July 25, 2025.  The SURF Program offers participants the opportunity to choose from 17 areas of research in the Biomedical Sciences, including Bacterial Pathogenesis, Cancer Biology, Gene Expression/Molecular genetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Stem Cell/Regenerative Medicine.  Qualified candidate must be a US citizen and/or Permanent resident who is a current sophomore or junior (other undergraduates considered). Students who desire to pursue a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D., and students who are minorities and/or from groups underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Interested Applicants:  Apply at:  https://umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cQcXrHGoTZlZBQ

 

Summer Public Health Research Opportunity: PrIMER

PrIMER (Program to Inspire and Mentor Undergraduates in Environmental Health Research) is an exciting, paid opportunity for undergraduate students at local NYC schools to conduct research at Columbia University starting in Summer, 2025.

The priority application deadline for this program is February 1st and application details are available at this link.

University of Michigan Summer Cardiology Research Program

The Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to offer a 10-week summer undergraduate research fellowship program to engage undergraduate students in basic, cardiovascular research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. 

Fellows are matched to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member conducting research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. In addition to working as a laboratory assistant within their mentor's lab, fellows will attend weekly scientific seminars, participate in organized social events, and close the summer with an oral presentation of their research findings to faculty, staff, and peers at the End of Summer Symposium.  

Applications are due January 10, 2025. Learn more here and apply here.