Internship - Research

INTERNSHIP - RESEARCH

Summary: Our Research Internship Program provides learning opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students interested in gaining research experience and learning about autism spectrum disorder throughout the lifespan. Research interns will gain experience similar to that of research assistants in a university social science research lab, including training in ethical research conduct, data entry, data collection, observation of evidence-based and/or experimental behavioral interventions for ASD, literature reviews, and various other administrative tasks that are critical to the research process. Exceptional research interns may have the opportunity to co-author manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Interns must commit to at least 10 volunteer hours per week for a minimum of 9 months. We review applications on a rolling a basis.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
• Current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience with applied settings with individuals on the autism spectrum or other developmental disability a plus
• Must submit to a 10-year background check
• Internship is unpaid

To apply

• Please submit your unofficial transcript and 1-page, single-spaced personal statement indicating why you are applying for this program and how this research internship will help you to achieve your career goals to Evelyn deVos (EDeVos@autismcenter.org).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.