clinical research

[eldoctor]

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I was offered an unpaid clinical research opportunity. Total of 8-10 hrs/wk. Should I do this? I want to do research in a lab, but I was unable to get into one this semester. Sounds like a good opportunity except for:
1) I am broke and would like a source of income. Doing this would keep me from getting a job.
2) The responsibilities are mainly clerical (more like office assistant, although i was assured i would get some patient contact)

Should I do this instead of getting a job?

 

[Compass]

Decision matrix. You need money at some point, but this sounds like a fairly good EC...

 

[Ableton]

I wouldn't do it unless there is a chance you'll end up with a publication out of it, otherwise it seems like a huge waste of time to me. You'd be better off finding a paid research experience where you are more involved.

 

[TooMuchResearch]

Clinical research is fun. Undergrads don't need publications. Take the job.