Research Intern / Research Trainee / Visiting Graduate Student / Visiting Research Scientist

  • To appropriately classify individuals participating in research at Einstein, we have developed the titles of Research Intern, Research Trainee, Visiting Graduate Student and Visiting Research Scientist. Appointing an individual in one of these titles regardless of whether they are being paid on the Einstein payroll, require that the person receive an offer letter, wage statement and complete the online harassment training module.
  • For all classifications, self-funding is not permitted, with the exception of the Research Intern category, and housing is not available.
  • The required application and documents from the candidate must be submitted to the Office of International Services (internationalservices@einsteinmed.edu) prior to any offer letter being prepared. The documents will be reviewed, and a title will be specified to the department. Once title has been conferred, the offer letter and appendices should be prepared.
  • If a J-1 visa is needed, the visa request is incorporated in the application.
TITLEREQUIRED DEGREERULES OF APPOINTMENTTERM LIMIT
Research InternCompletion of bachelor’s or master’s degree

Or

Matriculating in a master’s program or
matriculating doctoral program student in another University
Short term appointment for those who wish to conduct research prior to pursuing an advanced degree or employment in biotech / pharma

Salary minimum is equivalent to a 1st year PhD Student and must be either be provided by the faculty member at Einstein and/or grant / fellowship / stipend from another institution or Self-funded.

Proof of Health Insurance is required

Housing is not available
up to 120 days, 4 months maximum
Research TraineeCompletion of bachelor’s degree
Or

Completion of master’s degree
For those who wish to conduct research prior to pursuing an advanced degree or employment in biotech / pharma

Salary minimum is equivalent to a 1st year PhD Student

Salary and benefits, including health insurance must be provided by the faculty member at Einstein and/or grant / fellowship / stipend from another institution

Research Trainees are entitled to register (either for credit or to audit) for one graduate course per block

Proof of Health Insurance is required

Housing is not available
more than 4 months, up to 1 year maximum. Extension into year two requires approval from Department Chair and Dean’s office
Visiting Graduate StudentMatriculating doctoral program student in another universityFor those who wish to conduct their doctoral research here

Salary minimum is equivalent to a 1st year PhD Student

Salary and benefits, including health insurance must be provided by the faculty member at Einstein and/or grant / fellowship / stipend from another institution

Visiting Graduate Students are entitled to register (either for credit or to audit) for one graduate course per block

Proof of Health Insurance is required

Housing is not available
5 years
 All but dissertation (ABD)Pending acceptance of thesis6 months

Brief interim period before appointment to a Research Fellow
Visiting Research ScientistDoctoral DegreeMust have a faculty appointment at another University or working in biotech or pharma and wish to learn new technology or methods

Salary minimum is equivalent to a Post-Doctoral Fellow

Salary and benefits, including health insurance must be covered by employer

Proof of Health Insurance is required

Housing is not available
1 year

Extension beyond 1 year requires Dean’s Office review and approval

Appointment Documentation prepared by the Academic Department

Appointment Documentation required from the Candidate

  1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
  2. Copy of current degree held (translated and evaluated if necessary).
  3. Proof of financial support(if not supported by Einstein).
  4. If requesting a J-1 Visa for the candidate, please provide a complete copy of the Foreign Passport.