Student Intern - Research Operations

The Student Intern provides strategic administrative and operational support directly to the Office of the VP for Research Operations. This role focuses on executing high-priority special projects and contributing to critical institutional initiatives that advance the university's research mission. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

• Project Support: Assist in planning, tracking, and executing special operational projects assigned by leadership.
• Data Analysis: Gather, organize, and analyze data to help draft institutional reports and presentations.
• Research & Benchmarking: Conduct background research on higher education trends and research administration best practices.
• Operational Assistance: Support committee meetings by preparing agendas, taking detailed minutes, and tracking action items.
• Communications: Help draft internal memos, newsletters, and digital content regarding new research initiatives.

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$33,300.00 - $44,400.00