Instats is a global leader in offering research methods workshops across the social, health/medical, and life sciences. Instats invites applications from ambitious PhD candidates in the social, health/medical, and life sciences for an enriching internship opportunity. Internships at Instats are centered around research-driven methodologies, and helping Instats deliver cutting-edge research methods workshops for the research communities that Instats serves.

Successful applicants will receive a supplementary stipend of $10,000 for 3 calendar months of part-time equivalent to support them through the placement.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying cutting-edge methods in your research field that would be appropriate for an Instats workshop.
• Liaising with and securing involvement from the world's leading research methodologists to deliver these workshops on the Instats platform.
• Assisting in the curation and development of content for the Instats platform.
• Contributing to the quality and reach of Instats workshops.

Benefits:

• Gain access to the full catalogue of Instats training for free, providing ample opportunity for professional development during and after the internship.
• Network with the leading experts in your field, opening doors for future collaborations and professional networking (and academic jobs).
• Gain experience in content curation and analysis of advanced research methodologies.
• Remote working for flexible and efficient work arrangements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Within the first 18 calendar months of their PhD
• Holds a keen interest in research methods.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Previous experience in research methodology is desirable but not mandatory.
• Where applicable, proficiency in statistical software and programming environments such as R, Stata, SPSS, Python, etc., would be useful.

Applying:

Please visit instats.org/workwithus to submit your CV and a brief cover letter (no more than 1-page equivalent), detailing your interest and suitability for the role. This is an ongoing opportunity so there is no fixed deadline for applications.