Research Intern - Health Disparities Research
- Requisition #: 106500-202604151639
- Department: Health Disparities Research
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 4/7/2026
A Research Intern position is available in the in the Health Disparities Research Department (HDR) of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Under the mentorship of Dr. McNeill, the intern will engage in cutting-edge research aimed at understanding and addressing health disparities in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. the intern will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary research team and will contribute to various aspects of the research process, including but not limited to data collection and analysis, community engagement, regular team meetings on and off campus.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Attend cancer prevention grand rounds, lectures and departmental brown bag sessions to expand understanding of cancer health disparities. these meetings will prepare the trainee on how to conduct themselves for larger meetings. Participate in weekly meetings to discuss progress of projects. these meetings can be team meetings or one on one with manage or mentor. Attend weekly team meetings to learn about our studies as well as participate in data collection, recruitment and learn to assist with data entry activities. Research data collection is crucial to a research project, and trainee will be shown how to collect such important data.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must hold a bachelor's or master's degree.
Degree must have been obtained recently (within one year).
Applicant must have previous research experience.
Applicants who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., M.B.B.S.) are not eligible
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis year-round. Applicants are required to complete an application and provide the following documents:
CV/Resume
Credential evaluation (if degree was obtained outside the US)
Copy of diploma (certified translation if not in English)
Two letters of recommendation
POSITION INFORMATION
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Attend cancer prevention grand rounds, lectures and departmental brown bag sessions to expand understanding of cancer health disparities. these meetings will prepare the trainee on how to conduct themselves for larger meetings. Participate in weekly meetings to discuss progress of projects. these meetings can be team meetings or one on one with manage or mentor. Attend weekly team meetings to learn about our studies as well as participate in data collection, recruitment and learn to assist with data entry activities. Research data collection is crucial to a research project, and trainee will be shown how to collect such important data.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must hold a bachelor's or master's degree.
Degree must have been obtained recently (within one year).
Applicant must have previous research experience.
Applicants who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., M.B.B.S.) are not eligible
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis year-round. Applicants are required to complete an application and provide the following documents:
CV/Resume
Credential evaluation (if degree was obtained outside the US)
Copy of diploma (certified translation if not in English)
Two letters of recommendation
POSITION INFORMATION
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
