Research Intern Ophthalmology

Part-time, 20 hours/week

Monday- Friday days

Hybrid remote, must be onsite 6 days/month

Summary

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern, with particular interest in ophthalmology and/or vision science research to support clinical and health services research. This role provides an opportunity for interns interested in ophthalmology to contribute to translational, outcomes, and psychosocial research within a dynamic academic medical center. The intern will work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, physicians, psychologists, clinical teams, biostatisticians, and research staff to support the design, execution, and dissemination of impactful clinical and health services studies that integrate medical, surgical, and behavioral perspectives related to vision and eye health.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of research projects, including IRB processes, regulatory documentation, coordination with study staff, recruitment, data collection, and participation in regular mentorship meetings with the Research Institute and Vision Center faculty.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize relevant scientific, clinical, and psychological research related to vision science to inform study design, measure selection, and manuscript development.
• Support the collection, organization, validation, and analysis of clinical, behavioral, EMR, REDCap, and registry-based datasets, using quantitative and computational approaches to enhance data quality, interpretation, and research insights.
• Support patient and participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities (as applicable), with attention to visual function, psychosocial, and ethical considerations.
• Assist in drafting and preparing research outputs, including abstracts, posters, reports, and manuscripts, for national ophthalmology, vision science, or medical conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
• Track research activities, attend required meetings and trainings, and coordinate research involvement across ophthalmology, surgical and medical specialties, residents, fellows, and trainees.
• Participate in regular meetings with faculty mentors (including Vision Center faculty, as applicable) to review project progress and support alignment with divisional and institutional research priorities.
• Collaborate with the Grants and Sponsored Programs Office to learn about funding opportunities and support proposal development as appropriate.
• With mentorship, contribute to the development of a next-phase research idea or proposal, potentially aligned with vision research interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance research productivity and programmatic goals.
  
  

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated research experience and scholarly productivity.
• Experience with statistical software and familiarity with quantitative or mixed-methods clinical data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with vision and research teams..
• Understanding of medical terminology or prior coursework in vision science, clinical sciences, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures
  
  

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field; enrolled in or seeking a PhD, PsyD, MD, or postgraduate degree (e.g., Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biostatistics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Health Services Research, Medicine, Public Health, Vision Science, or related field).
• Years of relevant experience: Prior experience in research or healthcare is desirable but not required
  
  

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Fixed Hybrid