Part time Research Assistant - Public Health Sciences

Part Time Research Assistant

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, in Hershey, Pa, is seeking a Part time Research Assistant. This is a Summer Internship Opportunity: AI/ML and Clinical Informatics Research focusing on Ischemic Stroke.

Committed to advancing healthcare through an innovative multidisciplinary team-science approach, our team is on a mission to leverage data from Electronic Health Records (EHR) and public sources, to identify and bridge care gaps. Our goal is to enhance healthcare addressing the transformative challenges brought about by the digitalization of healthcare.

We are currently focusing on the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance our understanding of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, with a particular emphasis on ischemic stroke and its associated factors. In pursuit of our objectives, we are excited to welcome two motivated graduate students to join our team for summer internships. As interns, you will actively contribute to our ongoing research, specifically concentrating on AI and clinical informatics. This involves hands-on experience with data analysis and the interpretation of findings. The ideal candidate for this position should possess some research experience, be a fast learner, and have a keen interest in collaborative work within an interdisciplinary and agile team. Reporting directly to Dr. Abedi from the Department of Public Health Sciences, this person will also benefit from co-mentorship by Dr. Zand from the Department of Neurology.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to advancements in healthcare, all while working closely with experts in the field. Join us in making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes this summer.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.