Description
The Center on Better Health & Life focuses on improving health of underserved populations through developing and testing community-based programs to address health disparities. Internship positions are available through a competitive application process. Once selected, students can enroll in a three-credit participation in research course to learn the community-based participatory research approach, become familiar with the research process, and develop a project of focus. Students then have the option to enroll in the advanced community-based research course to complete the project of focus under the guidance of faculty and staff in the Center. The academic products for this course include a research manuscript and an oral presentation. All students will have the opportunity to receive performance feedback during their Center experience. Based on performance, selected students can become involved as paid staff. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Research Internship Responsibilities and Qualifications:
Responsibilities: Assist with interactions in the community, including communicating the Center’s mission, making presentations to individuals and groups, and implementing health-related community programs. Assist with research activities including conducting literature searches and writing grant proposals.
Qualifications: Ability to work independently and to multi-task, strong writing skills, proficiency in technology (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, among others), and access to reliable transportation. Health-related major preferred.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/vita and the names and contact information for three references to:
Ms. Pauline Muturi, MPH
Assistant Project Coordinator
FSU Center on Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations
Physical Address: FSU Research Foundation, Building B, 2010 Levy Avenue, Tallahassee, FL
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3061491
Tallahassee, FL 32309-1491
850.645.8110
850.644.1053 fax