About this role
Risk Factors and Screening Research Team REAL Intern
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Programming in R to prepare and analyze data to address questions related to cancer screening (eligibility, uptake, disparities) and/or cancer risk, often by combining data from multiple sources.
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Conduct literature reviews, assist in developing research proposals, as well as scientific writing.
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Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel and/or PowerPoint.
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Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in cancer disparities for thesis work.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
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REQUIRED: Data analysis experience. Ideally R programming skills, or willingness to learn R if you have experience with another statistical programming language. Good time management skills. The ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
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PREFERRED: Experience in cancer epidemiological research
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PREFERRED: MPH/MS and/or PhD candidates (biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology)
LOCATION
- Remote
TIME:
- 10-20 hours/week (flexible) from September 2026
The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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