Student Intern, Neurology

Position Summary:

The Department of Neurology at Tufts Medical Center is looking to hire a summer intern to work full time June-August 2026 to help work on a number of research databases and registries within our department. The internship will allow a current college student to work alongside Neurologists and Clinical Research Coordiantors to help with investigator led research projects. This is a paid position, requiring a minimum commitment of 32 hours a week, but up to 40 would be ideal. The candidate will learn to use our electronic medical record system and RedCAP. They will help with data collection, data entry, and may help with other investigator-led projects.

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on supporting the career development of employees by developing education, training curricula, materials, and programs to support their current and future talent needs.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Student Education duties: Continues clinical training and providing exceptional care to patients. Areas of education include residents, fellows, Pharmacy, Imaging, medical students, and bachelors level interns.   An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment.  The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.  An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. 

Job Overview 

Student intern will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a defined project in line with educational goals. Specific tasks and learning objectives will be defined by the student and faculty member. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health care system. 

2. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 

3. May access PHI/HIPPA identifiers as part of daily tasks. 

Physical Requirements:  

1. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.    

2. This is largely a sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs and operating office equipment.    

3. Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate and exchange information.    

4. Ability to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.    

Skills & Abilities: 

1. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel computer applications. 

2. Excellent and meticulous organizational and technical skills are of the utmost importance as are documentation skills, and interpersonal and communication skills. 

3. Ability to work independently, under supervision and as a part of a team.