Research Intern

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

This research internship can fulfill the practicum and/or thesis requirement. The
intern will participate in projects related to cancer/health disparity research,
learning skills for scientific research by conducting literature review, data
analyses, presenting analytical results to both internal and external
collaborators, drafting research proposals and manuscripts and performing other
scientific activities under the supervision of senior researchers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and analyze data.
• Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations.
• Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in health disparities.
   

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree student or higher education level
• Data analysis experience: Strong Stata programming (or other statistical
• software) skills.
   

PREFERRED: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) or SEER data
management experience.
 

LOCATION:

• Remotely and/or American Cancer Society Office (TBD)

TIME:

• 12 hours/week Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Emory University academic year.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.