Position: Research Intern – Psychology
Location: Chennai | Full-time | In-Office | 3–6 Months
Stipend: Paid Internship
About MediSim VR
MediSim VR is a MedTech company focused on revolutionizing healthcare training through immersive Virtual Reality (VR). Founded in 2018 at IIT Madras, the company aims to make clinical skill-building more effective, accessible, and practical for students and healthcare professionals. MediSim VR has become the first Indian startup to be a resident at Johnson & Johnson Innovation Labs in Boston and now supports the world’s largest VR-based healthcare training platform with over 6,500 users and 60,000+ simulation hours delivered globally.
Website http://medisimvr.com
Position Summary
The internship is ideal for candidates eager to work at the intersection of psychology, healthcare, and technology. It offers an interdisciplinary experience in research, marketing, and industry engagement.
Roles and Responsibilities
● Support the development of research protocols
● Conduct literature reviews to inform content and research
● Contribute to scientific and informal content writing
● Assist with stakeholder engagement and communication
● Support events, workshops, and outreach activities
● Help identify and profile key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the domain
Profile Requirements
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology (mandatory)
● Experience with academic or applied research (mandatory)
● Knowledge of research design, methods, and data collection
● Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
● Passion for healthcare innovation and immersive technologies
Eligibility Criteria
● Psychology background is required
● Must be available for a full-time, in-office internship in Chennai
● Immediate joining preferred
● Willingness to consider full-time roles post-internship is desirable