RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
This page features a variety of roles at institutions known for their commitment to supporting veterans, offering a chance to engage in meaningful scientific research. These opportunities are geared toward those seeking entry-level, veteran-friendly research positions and opportunities across the country.
Whether you’re looking to gain hands-on experience in research labs, explore new career paths, or contribute to cutting-edge studies, these opportunities provide invaluable exposure to academic and professional research environments, helping veterans transition into the research field while contributing to important discoveries.
Explore available positions in various research areas at supportive institutions, and take the next step in your journey as a researcher.
EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE
Statistical Research Associate
Institution/Lab: Stanford School of Medicine (Dr. Ying Chen’s Lab at the Stanford Prevention Research Center)
Dr. Ying Chen’s lab focuses on developing and applying advanced statistical methodologies for epidemiological studies. This role involves managing and integrating study data (both international and domestic), ensuring data quality, building a REDCap portal, and programming in SAS, STATA, and R for data analysis and visualization.
Duties:
Collect, manage, and clean datasets.
Develop databases, algorithms, and statistical models.
Identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
Collaborate with faculty and research staff.
Provide documentation and data reports for investigators, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Wet Lab Research Assistant
Institution/Lab: Rice University (Biobehavioral Mechanisms Explaining Disparities “BMED” Lab)
The BMED lab focuses on immunology and cellular biology research, analyzing cytokines and cellular energy markers in peripheral blood. This entry-level position assists with receiving, processing, storing, and analyzing immunological biomarkers under the direction of a Laboratory Manager and principal investigators.
Research Software Engineer Intern
Institution/Lab: Dabble Health
Dabble Health is a dynamic startup dedicated to transforming digital health through innovative technology and data-driven insights. Momento Quest, Dabble’s flagship app, empowers users with a gamified platform to track their well-being and participate in interactive research. Dabble Health is seeking a Research Software Engineer who will be instrumental in developing, integrating, and optimizing the software and data pipelines that drive research initiatives. To apply, please contact Dr. Lawrence Chernin at lawrence@dabble.health with a cover letter and resume.
Duties:
Design and build high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart, ensuring a seamless user experience on both Android and iOS.
Integrate Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Messaging) on the Google Cloud Platform to enable real-time data synchronization and secure user management.
Develop and maintain a robust Python-based backend that delivers secure RESTful APIs and handles complex business logic.
Work closely with UI/UX designers and cloud engineers to optimize app performance, manage cloud resources, and ensure scalability and resilience.
Implement agile methodologies, conduct thorough code reviews, and utilize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, testing, and deployment.
Research Data Analysts
Institution/Lab: Stanford School of Medicine (Center for Undiagnosed Diseases)
The Center for Undiagnosed Diseases (CUD) seeks a Research Data Analyst 1 to manage and analyze large genomic and multi-omic datasets to facilitate the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases. The role includes case management for participants and requires a strong background in Mendelian genetics, variant interpretation, or translational research.
Duties:
Collect, manage, and clean datasets.
Perform statistical analyses and data visualizations.
Collaborate on data collection methods with faculty and staff.
Develop reports, charts, and graphs for publication and presentations.
Research Assistant I Lab
Institution/Lab: Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner)
This full-time RA position involves data acquisition using behavioral and MRI methods, as well as data entry, quality control, and subject recruitment. The lab seeks someone with a background in psychology or neuroscience, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with programs like Linux, MATLAB, SPM, or FSL.
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