Summer Research Assistant

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary ACOM offers a Medical Student Summer Research Program. We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented Student Summer Research Assistants to support ongoing research projects across various fields. This is a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience, develop analytical skills, and contribute to meaningful studies under faculty mentorship. As a Summer Research Student, you'll assist faculty and researchers by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, conducting literature reviews, and supporting research projects, all while gaining valuable experience. These roles are designed to provide mentorship from experienced faculty, opportunities to contribute to publishable research, and a chance for growth and skill development. This program enables students to contribute to an ongoing research project while gaining practical experience in the research process. Students can develop an appreciation for research and its role in medicine, apply the scientific method, analyze data, and prepare reports. Under the guidance of the Director of Research and Grant Development and the Coordinator of Anatomy & Research Labs, the selected faculty Principal Investigator (PI) will oversee the individual's work in this role. Job Description Essential Functions Assist with data collection, entry, and analysis using relevant software/tools. Maintain a professional and positive attitude. Conduct literature reviews and summarize key findings. Prepare and organize research materials, reports, and presentations. Perform lab work, experiments, or fieldwork as required. Assist with coding, statistical analysis, or other computational tasks. Communicate research findings and progress to the supervisor and other team members. Collaborate with other researchers and students. Attend research meetings and contribute to discussions. Maintain accurate documentation of research activities, and ensure data is collected accurately and efficiently Adhere to ethical research guidelines and safety protocols. Assist with other research-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Promote the mission of ACOM to faculty, staff, students, and the community. Must work with a faculty principal investigator (PI) to carve out a project within an existing research project. Work on the research project on average about 20 hours/week (not more than 40 hours in any week). Attend weekly research meetings and participate in journal club at the discretion of their PI. At the end of the summer, students are required to write-up their results as an abstract and present a poster at ACOM Poster Day, held in the fall. Must complete mandatory employee on-boarding, and additional training for biosafety (if working in the laboratory), human subjects research (if applicable), and responsible conduct of research training (CITI Training) before starting research. Supervised Positions None Qualifications Minimum Education Required Currently enrolled as a full-time medical student at ACOM. Successful completion of OMSI curriculum with a GPA of 2.75 or higher Shift Day Shift Details First FTE 0.2 Type Per Diem Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let's connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region's largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state's largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine's brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.