Student Intern

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Student Intern.

In this role, the successful candidate The Health x Housing Lab is seeking a Summer Scholar Student Intern for a 10 week part time experience in the summer of 2025. This is a paid position The goal of the HxH Lab Summer Scholars Program is to build a pipeline and foster the career development of individuals dedicated to future work at the intersection of health and housing. The HxH Lab Summer Scholar will contribute to ongoing research projects participate in seminars and Advisory Committee meetings and receive opportunities for career development related to research housing policy and health. The position is based in New York City The Health x Housing health by housing Lab in the Department of Population Health at NYU School of Medicine focuses on three key activity areas: 1 conducting research to build the evidence base for initiatives programs and policies at the intersection of housing and health; 2 offering evidence based advice to inform policy and other interventions related to health and housing; and 3 providing education to expand the reach of practice relevant evidence on health and housing. The Lab has a specific focus on homelessness but its work also encompasses housing instability quality supply and affordability issues. The Lab s work is shaped by an Advisory Committee that includes people with lived experience of homelessness as well as other relevant stakeholders. More information about the Health x Housing Lab including the Lab s values statements can be found on our website: https://med nyu edu/departments institutes/population health/divisions sections centers/health behavior/community service plan/health x housing lab.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Summer Scholar will be a core member of our Health x Housing Lab team and will participate in all Health x Housing Lab meetings during their 10 week internship, as well as lead and assist with various special projects. Specific activities for the Summer Scholar will be developed in conjunction with the Scholar at the start of the program but are expected to include:
  • Involvement in ongoing HxH Lab research projects.
  • Assistance with HxH Lab event planning, project development, and administrative tasks.
  • Participation in weekly HxH Lab team meetings and presentations.
  • Opportunities for engagement with partners, including the HxH Lab Advisory Committee, Speakers Bureau and Peer Network, Summer Scholar alumni, and other community partners.
  • Participation in NYU School of Medicine educational opportunities, including research seminars offered by the Department of Population Health, weekly presentations with the Emergency Medicine x Social Determinants of Health (EMxSDOH) Lab, career chats with the Community Service Plan, and Health Equity Summer Series by Institute for Excellence in Health Equity. 
• The Summer Scholar will have the opportunity to work with an individual who has lived expertise of homelessness and/or housing instability, to engage in bidirectional learning and exchange of ideas throughout the internship. 
• The Summer Scholar will be expected to produce at least one final product (e.g., a report, abstract, paper, or presentation) by the conclusion of their experience and to write a short final report outlining their summer experience, and will also be expected to log their activities weekly.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify:

 The student intern must be a full time student in a degree granting program or if working in the summer months Mid May through Mid Sept must be planning to return to full time status in the fall

Must be able to commit to 10 weeks of part time 20 hours/week employment to occur over the months of June July and/or August 2024

Applicants must be generally available during weekday business hours e g Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm ET

The ideal Summer Scholar will bring an open mind and enthusiasm for learning about multiple aspects related to the intersection of health and housing

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials: 1 Curriculum vitae CV ; 2 Cover letter describing your interest in the Health x Housing Lab Summer Scholar position and how it fits your career goals

Preferred Qualifications:
Dedication to research as a mechanism to improve health for populations who have been made marginalized and interest in a career that advances positive change at the intersection of housing and health Ability to work effectively with diverse interdisciplinary partners A commitment to racial equity and housing justice Strong writing and communication skills Approaches challenges with a learning mindset Self motivated and self directed is very comfortable working independently Follows through on commitments Individuals who have lived experience with homelessness or housing insecurity are encouraged to apply We also encourage applicants from racial and/or ethnic groups that are underrepresented in medicine

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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