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Scholars will also have opportunities to shadow clinical trial and community outreach staff members, attend community consultations on research, and participate in social and networking events.\nAfter completing the program, scholars will be encouraged to continue interacting with each other and future cohorts through the SHARP portal, a social media and learning website.\nThis is a temporary, grant-funded, full time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.\nPay rate: $20.50\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nResearch Project\n\nCollect and analyze data relevant to the prevention of HIV in severely affected communities\nPresent findings at the SHARP Symposium\nPrepare an abstract to be submitted for presentation at other research seminars or conferences\nTraining\n\nEngage in one-on-one mentorship related to the selected project\nParticipate in weekly seminars with other SHARP Scholars\nComplete e-Learning activities through the SHARP portal\nShadow clinical and community outreach staff\nCollaboration\n\nAttend regular mentoring, team and all-staff meetings\nParticipate in networking events with other scholars and faculty\nContribute actively to a cohesive team environment\nJOB QUALIFICATIONS\n\nLegally eligible to work in the U.S.\nEducation/Experience\n\nIn good academic standing during the preceding academic year\nEnrolled in an undergraduate, post baccalaureate, or certificate program at a\nU.S. accredited college or university or have recently graduated from college/university (less than two years since graduation)\n\nWork, volunteer, or life experience working with communities that are highly affected by HIV or other diseases/health issues\nExperience and/or coursework in research methods such as focus groups, surveys, statistics, and program evaluations is a plus\nKnowledge/Skills\n\nKnowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to HIV prevention, HIV care, and stigma and discrimination faced by persons living and affected by HIV\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nDemonstrated ability both to take individual initiative and to collaborate effectively on teams\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nStand Frequently\nWalk Frequently\nSit Frequently\nHandling / Fingering Occasionally\nReach Outward Occasionally\nReach Above Shoulder Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally\nLift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs\nPush/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs\nSee Constantly\nTaste/ Smell Not Applicable\nNot Applicable Not required for essential functions\nOccasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)\nFrequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)\nConstantly (5+ hrs/day)\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nGeneral Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled\nHeluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.\nAll qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nEEOC STATEMENT\nIt is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.","company":"Helunahealth","rawCompany":"helunahealth","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:22:40.237Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1091.00","title":"Health Education Specialists","slug":"health-education-specialists"},{"code":"19-1042.00","title":"Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists","slug":"medical-scientists-except-epidemiologists"},{"code":"19-4061.00","title":"Social Science Research Assistants","slug":"social-science-research-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"813212","title":"Voluntary Health Organizations","slug":"voluntary-health-organizations"},{"code":"923120","title":"Administration of Public Health Programs","slug":"administration-of-public-health-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SHARP Scholar","description":"Heluna Health invites applications for the position of Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program (SHARP) Scholar within the Center for Learning & Innovation in the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The Center for Learning & Innovation is a branch within the Population Health Division that is committed to training future public health professionals.\nIn Summer 2026, SHARP will welcome a cohort of six scholars into its program. Each of these scholars will conduct a focused research project under the mentorship of experienced faculty and will work in pairs with mentors. Scholars will also attend a series of weekly seminars on topics including research design and methods, promising HIV prevention approaches, and possible research careers. Scholars will also have opportunities to shadow clinical trial and community outreach staff members, attend community consultations on research, and participate in social and networking events.\nAfter completing the program, scholars will be encouraged to continue interacting with each other and future cohorts through the SHARP portal, a social media and learning website.\nThis is a temporary, grant-funded, full time, benefitted position. 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