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Undergraduate Intern – DLMP Research

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Healthcare
  • Rochester

AI generated summary

  • You must be in a Computer Science program with an AI focus, preferably in your final year, with experience in data modeling and ethics. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
  • You will analyze healthcare data using statistical tools, engage in hypothesis testing, optimize algorithms, and collaborate with mentors on data science projects related to genetic biobanks.

Requirements

  • The incumbent must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from a college or university with a major in Computer Science with AI concentration or comparable and preferably entering the final year of the degree program. Typically, this internship would occur after the student has taken most of the courses required by the degree program. Experiences on community demographic data modeling an data ethics are highly desired. Candidates should exhibit openness to applying concepts from various industries to healthcare, along with strong communication skills and effective teamwork abilities.
  • Must have authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee).

Responsibilities

  • Intern in this role will utilize data science and statistical tools to investigate complex healthcare challenges.
  • The primary areas of study include genetic biobanks, such as the NIH All of Us program, with a focus on understanding disease demographics, environmental exposures, disease trajectories, and factors influencing disease progression.
  • Our interns are expected to actively participate in formulating analytical questions, conducting hypothesis testing, optimizing algorithms, deploying analytical solutions, and swiftly integrating stakeholder feedback.
  • Throughout the internship, participants will gain comprehensive experience across the data science lifecycle, including data acquisition and transformation, data engineering, exploratory analysis, feature engineering, algorithm development, and practical deployment in clinical or business contexts.
  • One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance.
  • In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit.
  • The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility.
  • The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility.
  • Placement in our internship program does not provide financial assistance with relocation, housing, or transportation.
  • Interns must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Undergraduate Intern – DLMP Research position at Mayo Clinic?

The primary focus is to utilize data science and statistical tools to investigate complex healthcare challenges, particularly in areas like genetic biobanks and disease progression.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science with an AI concentration or a comparable major, preferably entering the final year of their degree program.

What type of experience should candidates have?

Candidates should have relevant coursework or project experience in data science and modeling, experience with community demographic data modeling and data ethics is highly desired.

What skills are important for this role?

Strong communication skills, effective teamwork abilities, and openness to applying concepts from various industries to healthcare are important for this role.

What is the compensation for this internship?

The position has a predetermined rate of $18.50 per hour.

Is financial assistance provided for relocation, housing, or transportation?

No, placement in the internship program does not include financial assistance for relocation, housing, or transportation.

When is the internship scheduled to take place?

The internship is scheduled to occur from June to August, during normal daytime business hours, Monday to Friday.

Is prior industry experience required for this position?

No, prior formal industry experience is not required, but demonstrated enthusiasm for data science, such as participation in Kaggle competitions, is valued.

Will interns receive mentorship during their internship?

Yes, one or more mentors will be assigned to provide instruction, guidance, and assess performance throughout the internship.

Is this position eligible for benefits?

No, this position is not benefits eligible.

Do applicants need to be authorized to work in the United States?

Yes, applicants must have authorization to work and remain in the United States without the necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship.

Are there any additional requirements for the internship?

Yes, interns must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

What does the data science lifecycle experience include for this internship?

Interns will gain experience in data acquisition and transformation, data engineering, exploratory analysis, feature engineering, algorithm development, and practical deployment in clinical or business contexts.

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