SRI International, an over 75-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. SRI is organized around broad disciplines and capabilities, with research and development divisions and labs to groups who excel at identifying new opportunities, developing products, and creating custom solutions. Our organization is driven by impact - delivering unique solutions for the world's important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners.
SRI's Center for Health Sciences is looking for a part-time Intern to work on an NIH-sponsored study investigating cognition and motor functional declines with older age, in people living with HIV infection, and in Parkinson’s disease. We utilize brain imaging methods to discover neuroimaging biomarkers for accelerated decline beyond that of normal ageing and examine potentially modifiable factors such as sleep and daytime physical activity. If you’re looking to get experience in a lab conducting cutting-edge research, apply to work on this project! Our lab follows strict safety guidelines (including PPE, sanitation) outlined by the CDC and SRI International for any in-person research.
This position would be part time with a flexible schedule of hours, the intern will work onsite at our Menlo Park, CA office.
Interns working on this project will receive advanced training in conducting interviews, neuro-psychological testing, and will also assist in acquiring advanced multi-modal MRI scans. The ideal candidate will act professionally while working with study participants, is a flexible team player, motivated, and hardworking, willing to undertake appropriate training to administer cognitive and motor testing and assist in MRI application, and willing to assist in data handling and analysis of cognitive and motor tests.
The salary range is: $17.55-$23/hr. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.
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