Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
485 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017
Remote
2022-02-27
DigITs internship 2022 – Library Sciences
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Company Overview:
MSK requires all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This is based on the COVID-19 vaccines’ high level of protection and our shared responsibility in protecting our patients.
Beginning on February 21, 2022, MSK will require all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination series + booster (once eligible). Individuals currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster must get their booster, or have an approved exemption as a condition of employment at MSK. Individuals can get their COVID-19 booster 5 months after receiving their second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who are not yet eligible for a booster must meet this criteria within 30 days of becoming eligible.
Job Description:
The 11-week program partners interns with DigITs Mentors to explore MSK’s constantly evolving digital enterprise through interesting project work. Further, the program provides foundational knowledge and learning opportunities to explore how technology is an integral part of research, learning, and patient care.
Program Engagement: June 6 – August 19 (11 weeks)
Project Focus Areas: Data Discovery/Research Data Management
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
MSK requires all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This is based on the COVID-19 vaccines’ high level of protection and our shared responsibility in protecting our patients.
Beginning on February 21, 2022, MSK will require all new hires, volunteers, and vendors who come onsite to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination series + booster (once eligible). Individuals currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster must get their booster, or have an approved exemption as a condition of employment at MSK. Individuals can get their COVID-19 booster 5 months after receiving their second dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or 2 months after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who are not yet eligible for a booster must meet this criteria within 30 days of becoming eligible.
The DigITs (Digital Informatics & Technology Solutions) team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking interns ready to immerse themselves in how technology and informatics solutions can make an actionable impact in the fight against cancer.
The 11-week program partners interns with DigITs Mentors to explore MSK’s constantly evolving digital enterprise through interesting project work. Further, the program provides foundational knowledge and learning opportunities to explore how technology is an integral part of research, learning, and patient care.
A final project brings interns together to work as a team to complete a Hackathon Challenge and present their contributions to DigITs Executive Leadership.
Launch and grow your professional career at MSK and put your passion and talents to work making a difference as we battle cancer and improve cancer care!
Program Engagement: June 6 – August 19 (11 weeks)
Project Focus Areas: Data Discovery/Research Data Management
- "Sharing and reusing research data present both opportunities and challenges for the individual researcher, their organizations, and the entire research community, but the promise of data sharing can only be actualized if the right data can be found." https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009768
- The MSK Data Catalog is a collection of records describing datasets, code, analytical tools, and other research output not captured in traditional bibliographic catalogs.
Components of this internship include:
- Cataloging/Metadata - Create metadata records which conform to emerging cataloging standards in Research Data Management for datasets deposited by MSK researchers in public repositories.
- Controlled Vocabularies - Utilize controlled vocabularies as part of the cataloging process, such as NLM medical subject headings (MeSH), the MSK's Oncotree cancer ontology, and NCBI's Taxonomy database for 'subject of study' names. The addition of these controlled vocabularies will enhance findability of records by providing new discovery access points.
- Discovery Services - Work with the Associate Librarian for Data Management Services to improve our OAI-based harvesting and normalization pipeline which allows the contents of the MSK Data Catalog to be searched in the Library's discovery application, ONESEARCH (Primo).
Intern Profile
You are:
- Action-oriented and eager to embrace new learning opportunities and tough challenges
- Courteous and professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Prepared to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments
- Enthusiastic and have a strong sense of curiosity to explore and implement new digital solutions
You need:
Intern applicants must be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program for the calendar year 2022-2023; preferably entering Junior or Senior year.
- Please note any technical or core skill competencies (may be required for select projects).
- The DigITs workforce is a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote teams where on-site work is based on job function. Please advise if you will be local to the NY tri-state area during the program engagement and your readiness to work on-site (part time) if necessary. Your response will not impact your admittance to the program.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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