Volunteer Opportunities – Gynecologic Oncology Research Enterprise

Volunteer Opportunities in Our Research Lab

We are actively seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join our lab as part-time volunteers. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human sample processing and clinical research, while working closely with our team on gynecologic oncology studies.

What We Offer:

Mentorship and guidance in clinical research and lab techniques
Exposure to human sample processing, including working with body fluids
Insight into various facets of gynecologic oncology research
Potential long-term opportunities, including conversion into a full-time CRAYON program for exceptional volunteers

Expectations & Requirements:

Current undergraduate or graduate student
Prior experience working in a research lab
Comfortable handling human samples and body fluids
Ability to commit part-time to lab work
Please note: We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following:

A completed application form (linked below)
A 250-word personal statement describing your interest and experience
Your current updated CV

This is an excellent chance to build your research skills, gain clinical research experience, and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects in gynecologic oncology. We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to our team!

Volunteer form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Institution

Field of Study

Expected Graduation Date (Optional)

What are your long-term career goals? (e.g., medical school, Ph.D., clinical research, etc.)

Do you have any prior experience in clinical research? (If yes, please describe.)

Personal Statement (250 words)

Preferred Start Date

Weekly Availability (e.g., hours per week, days available) (Required)

Duration of Commitment (e.g., 3 months, 6 months, flexible) (Optional)

Upload CV / Resume (Required)

Maximum file size: 52.22MB

Agreements

I understand that this is a volunteer position and no visa sponsorship is provided. (Required)

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Contact Us: Arend Lab
1824 6th Ave south, Birmingham, AL, 35294

Please email Ashwini Katre, MBA, MSPH, Clinical Research Coordinator, at akatre@uabmc.edu, for more information.