Boston Children's Hospital

High School Internship-Camp Zon Virtual Summer Research Experience


PayCompetitive
LocationBoston/Massachusetts
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 78733BR
      Employer Industry: Research and Education

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment
      - Opportunity to interact with leading scientists and researchers
      - Develop critical thinking and presentation skills
      - No prior research experience required, making it accessible for all interested students
      - Flexible part-time hours during the summer
      - Enhance your understanding of biology through practical application and mentorship

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Participate in a virtual research experience focused on blood development and cancer biology
      - Design and conduct a research project using zebrafish as a model organism
      - Generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze data
      - Witness live experiments based on your research design
      - Present your findings to Zon Lab members, family, and friends

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Must be a high school student aged 16 years or older
      - Must reside in Massachusetts and attend a Massachusetts high school
      - Availability to attend the entire two-week program
      - No prerequisites or prior research experience required
      - Must be 16 years of age by June 1st, 2025

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Involvement in scientific extracurricular activities or AP biology classes
      - Previous research experience, if applicable
      - A strong interest in biology and scientific inquiry
      - Demonstrated understanding of DNA, genes, and proteins in the cover letter

      #ResearchExperience #HighSchoolStudents #STEMEducation #ZebrafishResearch #MentorshipOpportunity

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  • About the company

      10600 Boston Children's Hospital formerly known as Children's Hospital Boston until 2012 is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital located in Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent both to its teaching affiliate, Harvard Medical Scho...