Science Programs Internship Opportunity through The Society for Women’s Health Research
Science Programs Internship Opportunity
ORGANIZATION
As recently as the 1990s, women were routinely excluded from medical research and there was a profound lack of awareness that health conditions and treatments affect women and men differently. The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR®) led the way to making women’s health a national priority, forever changing how medical research is conducted.
SWHR is a 27-year-old education and advocacy nonprofit based in Washington, DC. A highly respected thought leader in promoting research on biological differences in disease, we are dedicated to our mission of eliminating imbalances in care for women through science, advocacy, and education.
POSITION SUMMARY
SWHR is building a diverse group of researchers, clinicians, and other relevant stakeholders for an Interdisciplinary Network on Migraine. In the spring, SWHR will also be hosting an Interdisciplinary Roundtable on Endometriosis, bringing together key thought leaders to discuss and identify knowledge gaps in the field. SWHR is seeking an intern to assist with development and execution of the Migraine Network and Endometriosis Roundtable.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
· School credit or paid position
· Length of commitment: 3-6 months with possibility to extend
· Start Date: Late January/Early February
· Weekly time commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours; at least 1-2 days per week in SWHR’s DC office
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Attend quarterly Migraine Network meetings and teleconferences
· Attend the Endometriosis Roundtable in April 2018
· Help organize, develop, and implement Network projects
· Assist SWHR team in Roundtable communications plan
· Assist in Network and Roundtable planning and agenda development
· Take minutes during Network and Roundtable meetings and teleconferences
· Support other science-related activities as needed
· Represent SWHR’s mission to improve upon the lack of women’s health research through supporting advancements in public policy, healthcare interventions, and gaps in research
QUALIFICATIONS
· MD, PhD, or MD/PhD candidate in relevant field OR masters student or research assistant with a strong science background or experience in public health
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Independent research skills
· Highly organized with ability to multitask
· Ability to work at SWHR’s office in Washington, DC on a weekly basis
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in SWHR, resume, and a writing sample to science@swhr.org.