Research Assistant Internship

NYU Langone Health & VA New York Harbor Healthcare System –Manhattan Campus

Position Description/Responsibilities: Dr. Melanie Jay, MD, MS, (Associate Professor, Department of

Medicine, NYU School of Medicine) is seeking bright, motivated research interns interested in pursuing a

career in healthcare and obesity-related research. Interns will assist in a research project to improve the

prevention and treatment of obesity in primary care. Interns contribute primarily to the Financial Incentives

for Weight Reduction (FIReWoRk) study, led by Dr. Melanie Jay and Dr. Joseph Ladapo (UCLA). The

FIReWoRk study investigates the impact of financial incentives on weight management behavior and

weight loss. Interns may also work on the Goals for Eating and Moving (GEM) and Peer-Assisted Lifestyle

(PAL) studies as needed.

Research interns assist in all aspects of the study including (but not limited to): conducting literature

searches and reviews, recruiting patients/participants by phone and/or mail, administering survey

instruments, conducting study visits, managing and analyzing data, preparing abstracts and manuscripts,

and other administrative duties. Interns must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Time commitment: Part-time, 10-15 hours per week on average are required including a weekly

research lab meeting currently held on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Applicants must be able to commit to one

year, including availability during the summer.

Benefits: This research internship is an opportunity to gain experience working with researchers of

diverse, interdisciplinary backgrounds on a critical issue in healthcare. This position is part of the NYU

Division of General Internal Medicine’s Research Intern Program, and as such interns have many

opportunities to be mentored by team members, as well as attend conferences and lectures offered by

the NYU School of Medicine. Interns often go on to medical school, PhD programs, or paid research

coordinator positions.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Funding for the position is not available and cannot be

promised at this time, but a modest stipend might become available. Research interns may have the

opportunity to be co-authors of abstracts and manuscripts, depending on their involvement with

preparation. Upon completion of the internship, interns may be able to fulfill practicum requirements, gain

academic credit, and/or receive letters of recommendation for graduate school and job placement.

The office is located at the Manhattan VA Hospital on East 23rd St. and 1st Ave. This position may require

some travel to Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Application: Click here to submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact

information of two professional references.