Student Research Assistant

This position is located in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Student Research Assistant, you will:

• Conduct literature review of biomarkers potentially associated with Long COVID.
• Analyze post-infection specimens from community cohorts.
• Analyze projects (data cleaning, analysis, interpret results).
• Communication (scientific writing, oral presentation).
• Other tasks supporting RISE projects (e.g., MIS-C, acute respiratory illness surveillance).

Applicants must have:

• Experience applying analytical and assessment skills.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, writing, and applying public health science principles.

Preference:

Experience and interest with respiratory viruses and clinical biomarkers preferred, but not required.


Volunteers must meet the definition of a student defined as "an individual enrolled not less than half-time in a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution (5 U.S.C. §3111(a) and 5 CFR §308.101)" throughout the duration of their volunteer service, except during acceptable breaks in education as described in 5 CFR §308.101.

U.S. Citizenship required | Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov Selective Service System | Suitable for federal employment | Proof of student status must be submitted with the application | All applicants must be in good academic standing | Students must provide official transcripts, if selected | Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. | Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. | Volunteers must meet the federal minimum working age (5 CFR §308.102(a)).

This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Participants are not eligible for salary, stipends, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Participation does not confer eligibility for federal employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement, leave accrual, or any other employment related benefits.