medical research Opportunities

State Department/Agency: Department of Human Services State Division/Office: Disability Determination Service Location of Internship: Kalamazoo, MI Internship Time Period: All Semesters Internship Hours Requested Per Week: 20-30 hours

Dr. Irving S. Kolin has been in private practice in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida for over 30 years. The Kolin Research Group, which conducts clinical research is integrated into the long-established, nationally recognized private psychiatric practice. Patients include children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

Family Research Council The Internship Experience Given our 25 years of experience in public policy research and development, our renowned experts and our strategic location in Washington, D.C. Our internship is designed to prepare students who are passionate about public service; students who want to make a difference. We train inquisitive, eager, undergraduate and graduate students by: Educating on policy issues which are core to FRC's mission Equipping interns for professional careers by providing practical, hands-on research and administrative work experience, overseen by an FRC expert Encouraging interns in the exploration of their own career paths Under the guidance of an FRC expert, interns develop research and writing skills by conducting, compiling and distributing research. FRC's expertise includes areas such as sanctity of life, marriage and family, religious liberty, education, bio-ethics, human sexuality, legislative lobbying and judicial activism. Applicants must be college upper-classmen (juniors or above are preferred) or graduates who have achieved a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Applications are received on a rolling-admissions basis; there are no admissions deadlines. Intern placements are made according to the student's interests and experience. Opportunities are available in public policy development, government relations, cultural studies, press and media relations, and state and local affairs. For more information, call: 202-637-4685 Stipends FRC interns are paid $200.00 per week. Stipend checks are paid on a bi-monthly basis. Housing Due to the generosity of our donors, FRC is able to provide free intern housing. FRC interns stay in The Congressional Apartment Building, located one block east of the Supreme Court on Capital Hill. The Congressional is owned by WISH (Washington Intern Student Housing). The Congressional's location is in the heart of the city, placing interns within walking distance of most of Washington D.C.'s historic sites. Interns can avail themselves of various educational and professional opportunities (lectures, receptions, etc.) in the area.

Los Angeles based, Internet Brands, Inc. is currently seeking Content Researchers to complete various research tasks for one of our fast growing divisions. This a great part-time entry level position for an intelligent, motivated, inquisitive individual who loves the Internet. Ideal candidate qualifications: Experience working with data, content or market research. Very comfortable using the Internet and Excel. Sharp and intuitive self starter. Attention to detail and efficient. Passion for the web. Knowledge, passion and/or expertise in Finance is a plus. We are looking for someone to work anywhere from 24 34 hours a week between the hours of 9:00 AM 6:00 PM, Monday Friday. We can be somewhat flexible with schedule. Please submit resumes to http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CARSDIRECT&cws=2&rid=313. Check us out! www.internetbrands.com ABOUT US: Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:INET) is a unique and leading Internet media company. INET owns and operates more than 100 websites that are leaders in their vertical markets. These sites include ApartmentRatings.com, CarsDirect.com, CruiseReviews.com, DavesGarden.com, DoItYourself.com, FitDay.com, FlyerTalk.com, HealthNews.org, Loan.com, Wikitravel.org, and many more. In total, these sites organically attract (without paid marketing) more than 55 million unique visitors per month. The vast majority of these sites have very strong community participation INET is also unique in its ability to monetize Internet audiences. The company's proprietary platform optimizes yields from its more than 40,000 direct advertisers spanning seven vertical categories. The platform is also core to the company's acquisitions strategy, providing a cost-efficient and scalable approach to expanding the company's reach. Keywords: Part-Time, Researcher, Internet, Internship, Web, Content, Analyst

If youre a political know it all and have 5 hours a week or more to help us pull various details together for campaigns like Power without Petroleum, Cuentame, Conversations and Rethink Afghanistan then we need your help! Brave New Foundation is looking for some ongoing research help to help one of our senior executives find video, news and other content on specific issues that well be covering in our various campaigns. Qualifications General knowledge and love of politics Internet Savvy Tapped into the political scene (blogs, news sites, social media) Reliable computer, internet connection and email address 5+ hours a week to devote to research

Dad/Child book publisher WonderDads is seeking an intern to help research the best local stores to carry our books and to help do local write-ups on the best Dad/Child activities. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work between 15-20 hours a week remotely doing online research for store names and contact info for stores in your area (and potentially calling stores that were in the book to simply ask for the owner name) as well as writing up the best Dad/Child activities for each weekend to be featured on our web site. While no compensation is available, you will a letter of recommendation at the end of the internship and credit in various books you help work on. Please email your cover letter, resume, what date you could start working, and number of hours a week you would be able to work to jra@wonderdads.com.

Position Summary: Intern will assist the Director of Research and Evaluation in studying how people learn science in out-of-school settings and in evaluating the Museums exhibits and programs. They will interview visitors about their response to exhibits or on general science topics, track and time visitors in the exhibition halls, enter data into an Excel spreadsheet, tally data, and write reports. The intern will also query staff at other museums about practices at their institutions. Education Requirements: Intern must be a college student or college graduate Special Skills Required: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel To apply for this position, please contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1163 or volprog@fi.edu to request an Internship Application.

Position Summary: A fast moving, newly formed, multidisciplinary brand consultation & design group is seeking marketing researcher/ analyst to add as a team member. Responsibilities include the retrieving, interpreting and analyzing of industry market data and trends. Activities require both primary and secondary research with analysis focused on strategic brand development. Formal Education: Pursuing BA/BS in Marketing, Marketing Research, Business Management or other related field Professional Requirements: Entry level position (1-2+ years marketing research experience a plus) Willing to work in a team environment Detail oriented, well organized Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects Good communicator, internally and externally Good presentation skills Strategic/ analytical thinker Results oriented, must be able to meet tight deadlines when required Command of the English language Software & Platform Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Microsoft Project (a plus) Internet Search Engines Data base skills a plus Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop a plus

James Publishing is an established and successful 30-year old business that serves attorneys nationwide through print, media, and marketing. James is starting a new division dedicated to finding expert witnesses and consultants for attorneys. The person heading this division is a 15 year veteran of start-ups and entrepreneurial endeavors, including being the CMO for another highly successful company in this space. This position will be dedicated to building out the core product offering: experts. As with all start-ups, duties may change at any time, but the expectation is that you will be focused on finding experts in key categories, contacting and marketing to these experts, looking for faster and better ways to search for experts and reporting on ways to speed up operations within the company. This position is germane for future work in Law, Legal Research, Entrepreneurship, Service Business Operations, Marketing and Research. Working knowledge of search engines, basic research skills, a core understanding of grammar and writing rules, and a willingness to learn new skills is required. You will be working out of our offices in Costa Mesa. Please contact SDenise@JmaesPublishing.com with a cover letter and resume. Thanks!

Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) is seeking interns to be a part of a fast-paced team examining healthcare policy effecting the development of new medicine. Candidates should preferably have strong interest in medical product regulation and Food and Drug law. This is an excellent opportunity for an intelligent, creative, and motivated student to learn how a growing non-profit organization functions and gain valuable experience in aspects of health and science policy research, cancer advocacy, and federal relations. Friends of Cancer Research is a cancer research think tank and advocacy organization dedicated to accelerating the nations progress toward prevention and treatment of cancer. We are based in downtown Washington DC. Internships are part time (20-30 hours) and course credit is available. Internships generally last 3 months. Stipends are available. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills are desired.