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Students accepted in Radiation Oncology will learn about and participate in radiation oncology research under the mentorship of a radiation oncology faculty mentor. Research experience encompasses, but is not limited to, literature reviews, data reviews, chart reviews, data extraction, data mining, writing project methodologies, participating in the writing of scientific literature, data cleaning, data analysis, and presenting research and data findings. Students will also participate in radiation oncology-specific and institution-wide research programming through workshops and learning sessions. They will present their findings in the form of an elevator speech or scientific poster at various research symposia during their term in the program.

*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

Perform cell culture and in vivo assays, looking at different therapeutic modalities for cancer immunotherapy applications. Specific assays include cell culture, animal handling, surgery, tumor implantation, imaging, drug administration, tissue collection, processing, and flow cytometry. The key function is to assist other members in the lab to accelerate experimental progress.

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

Applicant must hold a bachelor's or master's degree.

Degree must have been obtained recently (within one year).

Applicant must have previous research experience.

Applicants who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., M.B.B.S.) are not eligible.

Applicants associated with a home institution do not qualify.

Applicants in a clinical position, postdoctoral fellowship, or faculty position do not qualify.

Research Interns cannot change titles to another trainee title upon completion.

Exception applies if the trainee enrolls in a degree-seeking program.

The appointee trains under the supervision of a faculty member/mentor.

*POSITION INFORMATION*

08/31/2025