"Summer Medical Student Research Assistant - Neurology (Movement Disorder Programs) - JR009747"

Summer Medical Student Research Assistant - Neurology (Movement Disorder Programs)

Department:
SOM KC Neurology
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Parkinson's Disease Center - Students

Position Title:
Summer Medical Student Research Assistant - Neurology (Movement Disorder Programs)

Job Family Group:
Students & GRA/GTA/GA

Job Description Summary:
The Summer Medical Student Research Assistant in the Department of Neurology will support the Movement Disorders Program in ongoing clinical and translational research focused on Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and related movement disorders. Through this experience, the student will gain hands-on exposure to academic neurology and clinical research while developing a deeper understanding of movement disorders and research design. The role also includes completing a research project suitable for presentation, as well as building essential skills in data collection and scientific writing.

Job Duties:

• Assist with data abstraction and data entry.
• Conduct literature reviews and support a mentored research project.
• Participate in clinical research team meetings.
• Support clinical trial activities (non-procedural).
• Observe movement disorder clinic evaluations (as appropriate).

Required Qualifications

Education: Current medical student.

Work Experience: Experience or interest in neurology, neuroscience, or clinical research as demonstrated by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Experience with REDCap or basic statistics.

Skills

• Organization
• Communication

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Part time

Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $7.25 - $25.00
Minimum: $7.25
Midpoint: $16.12
Maximum: $25.00