Intern/Aide

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BMC offers an onsite Intern/Aide internship in Houston for students in high school or pursuing higher education. The role provides hands-on experience in image processing, machine learning, rs-fMRI data, mouse behavior assays, tissue collection, statistics, data management and experimental design, with opportunities to present data. Duties include applying machine learning to rs-fMRI data, processing rs-fMRI, and completing AALAS online training for animal handling. Ideal candidates are hardworking, eager to learn, and interested in biology or computational science. To apply, tailor your resume to relevant coursework and any lab or coding experience, show enthusiasm for neuroscience, highlight onsite in Houston, and be ready to discuss how you would contribute to a collaborative team.

Summary

The interns will learn the fundamentals of image processing, machine learning, mouse behavior assays, basic mouse handling, tissue collection, statistics, data management as well as how to design research experiments that are rigorous and reproducible. They will also learn how to present their data and conduct literature searches.

Job Duties

• Learn machine learning algorithms on rs-fMRI data.
• Learns how to process rs-fMRI data.
• Takes online training for animal handling through AALAS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school or be a high school graduate (or equivalent secondary education) or enrolled in an institution of higher education. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Hardworking and eager to learn.
• Interested in the biological or computational sciences either by being enrolled in undergraduate with such a focus OR with a specified interest as a high school student.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.