The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), a renowned independent nonprofit biomedical research institution, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Machine Learning Student Intern to join their team in Farmington, CT.

About The Jackson Laboratory:
JAX, with nearly 3,000 employees spread across various locations in the United States, Japan, and China, is dedicated to discovering precise genomic solutions for diseases. They strive to empower the global biomedical community in the quest to improve human health. With over nine decades of expertise in genetics, JAX advances treatments and cures for various disorders, including cancer, neurological conditions, immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease.

About the Internship:
The selected candidate will join the ML and Imaging team within the Computational Sciences (CS) department at JAX. They will spend 10-12 weeks working on graph neural network (GNN) interpretability, contributing to ongoing efforts to develop deep learning methods for integrating multi-omics and cross-species data for translational research. Under the supervision of computational scientists, the intern will implement and experiment with GNNs and GNN explanation methods applied to omics data. They will also participate in group meetings and other lab activities.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in a college or university program
  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
  • Experience with programming in Python
  • Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning
  • Practical experience with ML modeling
  • Some research experience at the intersection of ML and biomedicine is a plus

Application Details:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter along with their application. The hourly rate for this internship ranges from $17.50 to $25.00, based on qualifications and experience.

Join JAX for a summer of professional growth and career exploration. Apply now to kickstart your journey in the field of biomedical research!

For more information and to apply, visit The Jackson Laboratory Careers.

8 COMMENTS

  1. The internship description mentions working on graph neural network interpretability, which is a cutting-edge area in machine learning. It’s exciting to see JAX’s involvement in this research.