Research Intern, Ramin Lab

Research Intern, Ramin Lab

ID 21590 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Category Student/Intern/Trainee Date posted 10/26/2026

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Description

Internship Details: This is an unpaid internship with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027, and end date of March 19, 2027. Eligibility for renewal will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Internships may not be renewed if the intern returns to school outside of the state, and the internship must end when the intern returns to an out-of-state school. Remote internships are not permitted.

This internship offers hands-on experience in cancer epidemiology and survivorship research at Cedars-Sinai, with a focus on cardiovascular health, long-term cancer outcomes, and health disparities.

Interns will receive individualized mentorship and gain exposure to multiple stages of the research process, including literature reviews, epidemiologic analyses, and scientific writing. Interns may also have opportunities to contribute to scientific manuscripts and/or research posters.

This experience is well suited for students interested in exploring graduate school, medical school, or future careers in epidemiology, public health, and health-related research.

Department Overview

An exciting internship opportunity is available within a Cancer Research Center for Health Equity for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in cancer epidemiology and cancer survivorship research.

The research team studies the long-term effects of cancer treatment, including cardiovascular disease, treatment-related cardiotoxicity, and subsequent cancers. Research also explores opportunities for risk stratification and long-term cardiovascular surveillance, as well as disparities in health outcomes among cancer survivors.

Role Summary & Learning Objectives

The Research Intern will work closely with an experienced research mentor and gain practical exposure to epidemiologic research focused on the long-term effects of treatment among cancer survivors.

This internship is designed as a structured educational experience that will provide opportunities to:

• Conduct targeted literature reviews to synthesize findings from completed studies and identify important research gaps.
• Develop skills in statistical programming and foundational epidemiologic analyses.
• Gain experience evaluating research related to cancer treatment, survivorship, and long-term health outcomes.
• Strengthen scientific writing skills and learn to clearly communicate research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Build presentation skills through opportunities to communicate research findings to scientific audiences.
• Contribute to a culminating research project, such as a scientific manuscript and/or poster.

Internship Activities & Timeline

The internship will provide structured mentorship and progressively independent research experience throughout the appointment.

During the first two weeks, the intern will receive an orientation to the department and the research process within an academic research environment. The intern and research mentor will establish an individualized timeline, mentoring plan, and learning goals for the internship. During the following one to two months, the intern will primarily focus on targeted literature reviews related to cancer epidemiology, survivorship, treatment-related cardiotoxicity, and long-term outcomes.

For the remainder of the internship, activities will expand to include statistical programming, foundational epidemiologic analyses, scientific writing, and development of presentation skills. The experience will culminate in the preparation of a scientific manuscript and/or research poster.

The intern will meet with their research mentor weekly to review progress, receive guidance, and support continued development. Progress will also be assessed periodically based on completion of internship goals, demonstrated growth in research knowledge and skills, and increasing independence over the course of the experience.

A 12-month commitment to research-related activities is preferred.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid internship requiring at least 8 hours per week on-site. Weekly mentoring meetings will be conducted in person.

On-site activities may include literature reviews, statistical programming, epidemiologic analyses, research collaboration, and presentation development. Remote activities may include literature reviews, scientific writing, and limited data analysis.

This internship offers a structured opportunity for students interested in cancer epidemiology, survivorship, health equity, and academic research to develop foundational research skills while contributing to meaningful work focused on improving long-term outcomes for cancer survivors.

Qualifications

Internship Details: This is an unpaid internship with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027, and end date of March 19, 2027. Eligibility for renewal will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Internships may not be renewed if the intern returns to school outside of the state, and the internship must end when the intern returns to an out-of-state school. Remote internships are not permitted.

This experience is well suited for students interested in exploring graduate school, medical school, or future careers in epidemiology, public health, and health-related research.

Required Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
• Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.
• INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
• VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).

Preferred:

• Strong organizational and communication skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks and priorities, and communicate progress effectively.
• Analytical skills and interest in research: Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with an interest in epidemiology, public health, or health-related research. Familiarity with basic statistics and scientific literature is preferred but not required.

Req ID 21590 Working Title Research Intern, Ramin Lab Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Category Student/Intern/Trainee Specialty Student/Intern/Trainee Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay -

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