What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Intern - Radiation Oncology - Research position at UT MD Anderson?
A Research Intern position is available in the department Radiation Oncology. The Research Intern is a trainee-level position designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in clinical and translational cancer research. The intern will work under the guidance of a faculty mentor and research team to support ongoing studies while developing foundational skills in oncology research. This role provides direct exposure to the research process, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of findings. The intern is expected to actively contribute to research activities while participating in structured training and educational programs.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Key Responsibilities
By the end of the appointment, the intern will:
This is a training-focused position, not an independent research role. The intern will work under close supervision but is expected to demonstrate initiative, manage assigned tasks, and contribute meaningfully to research projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Required:
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.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with literature reviews to support research projects
- Participate in data collection, data entry, and data management
- Support data analysis and interpretation under supervision
- Contribute to research deliverables, including abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts
- Attend and participate in research meetings, seminars, and educational sessions
- Collaborate with faculty mentors and research teams on assigned projects
- Ensure compliance with institutional research protocols and IRB requirements
By the end of the appointment, the intern will:
- Understand the fundamentals of radiation oncology research and clinical studies
- Describe a research project, including objectives, methodology, and endpoints
- Demonstrate basic skills in data analysis, scientific writing, and literature evaluation
- Present research findings through a poster, presentation, or written report
- Supervised by a radiation oncology faculty mentor
- Participation in structured mentoring (regular 1:1 meetings)
- Engagement in departmental and institutional research programming (seminars, workshops, didactics)
- Collaborative experience within an active research team
This is a training-focused position, not an independent research role. The intern will work under close supervision but is expected to demonstrate initiative, manage assigned tasks, and contribute meaningfully to research projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor's or master's degree (recently obtained, typically within one year)
- Prior research experience
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Interest in oncology, clinical research, or academic medicine
- Experience with data analysis or scientific writing
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.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html