High School Internship-Camp Zon Virtual Summer Research Experience | Boston Children's Hospital Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

*** A cover letter is required to be considered for the position***
Camp Zon
is a two-week high school virtual research experience that will take place July 14th - 25th, 2025 . The working hours will generally be 12-4 PM or 1-5 PM each afternoon with one morning session of 10 AM-12 PM. Students will learn about blood development and cancer biology, gain critical thinking and presentation skills, and interact with top researchers at a world-class facility. As part of the Camp, you will attend lectures from outstanding scientists on topics ranging from basic biology to clinical translation of research. You will learn to critically read and understand scientific literature, as well as learn the basics of coding for data analysis. Finally, Dr. Len Zon and the scientists in the lab will give career advice in a mentoring session and career panel Q&A.

*** Students must be available to attend the entire time frame of the virtual experience***

During this part-time virtual two-week research experience, you will:
- Become a scientist in the Zon Lab and learn about research using zebrafish.
- Be part of a team that designs a research project to study anemia using zebrafish as a model organism.
- Generate a hypothesis, design experiments, and analyze data.
- Witness the zebrafish experiments you design being performed live in the lab.
- Present your project to all Zon Lab members as well as your family and friends!

Who can apply? Any high school student 16 years of age or older residing in Massachusetts and attending a Massachusetts high school. There are no prerequisites or research experience required. Must be 16 years of age by June 1st, 2025.

Please provide a CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to attend this program. CV and cover letter templates can be found at this link: . Make sure to briefly share in your cover letter your level of understanding (two sentences max.) of the following biology concepts: DNA, genes, and proteins. No research or laboratory experience is required to participate in Camp Zon. However, we encourage applicants to share any research experience, scientific extracurricular activities and/or AP biology classes they are involved in. Applications are due April 27th, 2025.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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Summer work, Internship, Remote job, Day shift,

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