Student Research Training Program

The Summer Student Research Training Program provides training for both undergraduate and graduate students in Health Sciences who wish to learn the rationale, design strategies, methods and other aspects of biomedical research as research assistants.

Research assistants engage in studies under the direct supervision of investigators who are members of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's faculty and staff. In addition to the educational benefits, research assistants are also compensated.

The summer 2008 program will run from Monday, June 9, 2008 to Friday, August 8, 2008. Research assistants will have the opportunity to present the results of their research in the form of a mandatory poster presentation on August 8, 2008.

To apply for the Student Research Training Program please click on the "UPMC Job Listings" button below. You will be connected to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) job site. Follow these instructions to view the opening specifically for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Research Assistant.

All applications must be received by March 14, 2008 to be considered for the program.

• Click on the "Start My Job Search" button
• Select "Search Job Listings" from the list in the left margin
• Click on the "Search Openings" button
• In the “Job Opening ID” field type the following number 1030476 and click “search”
• Proceed with the online application process.  Be sure to answer all questions in detail

Principal Investigator Application (PDF) – Submit this form to request a student research assistant through this program.

For Questions please contact Lisa Gensler, Administrative Manager at 412-692-5876.