Research Intern - Neuro-Oncology - Research

We are seeking a highly motivated unpaid research intern to join our research team working on brain cancer. The intern will be responsible for learning about brain anatomy before analyzing neuroimages of rodent brains with implanted tumors that have already been collected. The intern will evaluate, in a blinded manner, whether a novel form of cancer therapy causes a reduction of tumor growth, based on neuroimaging analysis. The intern will learn to use software including ImageJ. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to writing portions of research abstracts and/or manuscripts and be included as a co-author on these. Candidates should have a strong academic record, experience with lab-based research, and be able to work independently once their initial training is complete.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Educational/Learning Objectives 1: Learn about rodent brain anatomy in order to be able to understand neuroimaging-based data analysis
  
  

Specific Details of Training and Program Activities 1: The trainee will be provided teaching materials (books and peer-reviewed publications) and hands-on training by the PI and their lab members, so that the trainee can learn about rodent brain anatomy

• Educational/Learning Objectives 2: Learn how to identify tumor vs. non-tumor areas in rodent brains using neuroimaging
  
  

Specific Details of Training and Program Activities 2: The trainee will be provided with hands-on training by the PI and their lab members to identify the margins of the brain tumors as seen on neuroimaging, and be able to delineate the border zone, prior to segmenting the images

• Educational/Learning Objectives 3: Learn how to analyze data and write results as research abstracts and/or manuscripts for peer-review.
  
  

Specific Details of Training and Program Activities 3: The trainee will learn to perform data analysis and scientific writing in order to generate peer-reviewed research abstracts and/or manuscripts on which they will be one of the co-authors.

Eligibility Requirements

Bachelor's degree

POSITION INFORMATION

Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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