Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Graduate Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern.

This position will support Education Research.

Candidates must submit the following to be considered for this internship:

1. Statement of interest describing research interests, learning objectives/goals for the internship, and relevant research background.
2. Current CV (with email address)
3. Current Unofficial Transcript
4. Letter of Support from the applicant’s primary academic advisor on university letterhead, confirming the applicant’s enrollment and good academic standing. The letter should also speak to the applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications of the internship and describe how the experience will strengthen the applicant’s program of study.

This internship will be approximately 12 weeks.

This position is 100% remote work; can work from anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (master’s or doctoral level) at an accredited university in the United States. A minimum GPA of 3.6 is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong training or applied experience in research methods, with evidence of competence in quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and/or mixed methods research. Candidates should have completed graduate-level coursework and/or substantial research experience in one or more of the following fields: education, psychology, sociology, statistics/biostatistics, public health, data science, health sciences, or other social and behavioral sciences. Applicants must provide documented evidence of methodological competence, which may include peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, research reports, methodological training, teaching or instructional experience in research methods, or strong letters of recommendation attesting to analytical skills. Candidates must be able to commit 15–20 hours per week to research activities, maintain a consistent weekly work schedule, and demonstrate excellent academic writing and professional communication skills.

Highly competitive candidates will demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Advanced expertise in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research
• Experience conducting independent or collaborative research projects, including data collection, data management, and analysis
• Proficiency with relevant research and analytic software, such as R, Stata, SPSS, Python, SQL, Excel, Qualtrics, MAXQDA, NVivo, or Dedoose
• Scholarly productivity, including conference presentations, manuscripts in preparation or under review, or peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research team

**Must have authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee).**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $20.50 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

20

Schedule Details

Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Weekend Schedule

Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Pam Sivly