Summary This announcement is for the Summer Tampa Research Immersion Program (Summer TRIP) at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. Summer TRIP is part of the Summer Research Program sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development (ORD). Student trainees (scholars) are key for the development of future generations of VA researchers in basic, clinical, and implementation science who will contribute to innovations in healthcare for our nation's Veterans. Responsibilities The position falls within the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Research and Development (R&D) Service at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The position will work under the technical direction of a Principal Investigator. The position reports to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for R&D Service (or designee) and works under supervision in conformance with established practices and prescribed procedures. Selected candidates who meet specific criteria may be eligible for a stipend upon approval by the organization. Duties The position is vital within the VA ORD and the facilities where research programs are conducted. Duties will be directed and overseen by a Principal Investigator of biomedical, clinical, and/or implementation science research studies at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. This position entails work within Biomedical and/or Human Subjects research laboratories, assisting investigators, project managers, technicians, and other research staff in the conduct of research projects. Major Duties Assist with performing data entry for biomedical and clinical research experiments. Data analysis for biomedical or clinical research. Conduct or assist with basic science experiments. Maintain research records. Participate in research group meetings. May participate in animal research. Other duties as assigned. Student scholars are expected to adhere to hospital policies. Student scholars are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines for the conduct of research. Work Schedule: Varies Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Not Eligible Telework: Not Eligible Remote: Not Eligible Position requires filing a Financial Disclosure report: No Physical Requirements: The work is not always sedentary due to the regular laboratory work where lifting, standing, walking, stair climbing, sitting, manual dexterity and a large degree of mental concentration are required. These will be above the average demands and levels of sedentary work. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job You must be at least 18 years old by closing date of this announcement: 12/31/2024. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be accepted for/currently enrolled in a qualified education institution. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/31/2024. Basic Requirement: To be eligible, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled. Qualified applicants will have a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All education beyond high school must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This position does not require prior work experience. This position does not require a practice license. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.