Atlanta: Intern, Family Studies Division of the Behavioral Research Center at American Cancer Society

Job Title: Family Studies Intern
Organization: American Cancer Society
Posted: 3/23/2007
Type: Internship
Classification: Behavioral Science
Industry: Non Profit
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: Paid

Position Description: Applications are invited for a one-year internship position that begins May 2007 in the Family Studies Division of the Behavioral Research Center at the American Cancer Society. Family Studies projects examine the impact of cancer on the quality of life of family members and close friends of cancer patients/survivors.
The Intern will perform data management, communicate with the Principle Investigator and project coordinators, and other miscellaneous, but essential, project tasks, and will be encouraged to develop abstracts for conferences and be involved in manuscript preparation.


Qualifications: The ability to work independently as well as with others in a research environment is a must. The candidate must be detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated. Experience with data analysis is preferred and excellent writing skills are required. The candidate should hold a bachelor or master degree or currently be in master or doctoral program in psychology, public health, or other related field.
In considering this position, please note the following:

1) you must either be a current student, have no more than 6 months ago, or be between programs (ie. just graduated with a Bachelor’s and entering a Master’s program in the Fall)

2) pay for this position is $10 - $15 / hour (depending on experience);

3) this position is part-time (20 hours / week) and does not offer benefits; and

4) this position is based in Atlanta, GA and the candidate must have reliable transportation as the American Cancer Society is relocating to downtown Atlanta (250 Williams Street) mid-May 2007.


Organization Description: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Closing Date: 4/17/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Tekla Evans, Project Manager
Contact Location: 1599 Clifton Rd
Atlanta GA 30329
Contact Phone:
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: tekla.evans@cancer.org
Web Address: http://www.cancer.org
How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to: Tekla Evans, MPH, Project Manager at tekla.evans@cancer.org. Those students that have been pre-selected will then have to fill out an application and send in official transcripts

Additional Information: Application deadline is April 13 or until position is filled.
*Please note that American Cancer Society is relocating to downtown Atlanta (250 Williams Street) mid-May 2007. Therefore, the candidate must have reliable transportation.