Science Communications Internship
The Science Communications Internship is a 4-week, project-based position that will report to our Science Director. This person will be responsible for developing a core set of materials for the patient community to better understand the current research on Lafora Disease and expand the engagement between the patient and scientific community. The position is virtual, part-time, and flexible hours. Interns are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week and will be paid a weekly stipend of $200 for the duration of the project. The length of the internship is four weeks, with an option to extend the internship for an additional 4-weeks for a second project.
Project Roles and Responsibilities
- Writing family-friendly summaries of research articles.
- Compiling family-friendly resources from partner organizations.
- Working with collaborators to develop educational videos for families.
- Creating and updating content for our website.
Qualifications
- A current Junior or Senior in college or recent graduate in a medical science-related field, such as Biology or Chemistry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop strong, trust-based relationships.
- Comfortable with new technologies and platforms.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission of our organization.
- Proven ability to work with efficiency and flexibility.
- Self-starter, self-disciplined.
- Knowledge of Google Suite.