Job Summary

The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute is seeking to hire 2 Summer Scholars Interns.

Essential Functions

• Summer Scholars will join AJDAI for an 8-week period of time to gain exposure to and learn about autism research.
• In this time, they will be paired with a faculty mentor in a primary research area.
• In this area, they will assist with a specified project(s) as asigned.
• They will also learn skills in the research cyclesuch as: developing a research idea or hyposthesis, study set-up and implementation, study recruitment and data collection, data management and analysis, results reporting, presenting and communicating and research funding efforts.
• They will attend lab meetings, journal club, and have opportunities to learn about clinical and outreach efforts. 
• Developing a research idea or hypothesis. 
• Study set-up and implementation. -
• Study recruitment and data collection. 
• Results reporting, presenting, communicating. 
• Research funding efforts. 
• Students will be learning/shadowing/participating based upon their skill set as well as the need in the program they are matched with. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Successful applicants will have a desire to learn and have attention to detail and organizational skills, professional behavior, punctuality, responsiveness to feedback from senior personnel, teamwork skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time temporary position classified as Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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