Undergraduate Research Intern - Neurology - Sati Lab (Academic Credit)

Cedars-Sinai

May 14

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Science
Software Engineering
Los Angeles

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern appointment.
Preferred Education & Experience
Current undergraduate pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Neurosciences, Computational Biology, or related life and computational sciences strongly preferred.
Applicants with an interest in graduate studies of related fields are highly preferred.
Strong interest in pursuing a career in life and computational sciences.
Experience programming in languages such as Python, C++, Java, and bash.

Responsibilities

Within the first month of internship, the intern will familiarize themselves with the lab, research surrounding projects and onboard successfully. The next month will be ramping up the intern’s involvement in projects, ranging from computer programming, data analysis in programs such as Excel, R, python and more, graph and Powerpoint creation and presentation in lab meetings. This will continue for the third month as the intern gains proficiency in the aforementioned. In the following months, 3-6 and beyond, a student can continue their research and if feasible submit their own projects to the lab for critical approval. This can include participation in publication, research abstracts, and other methods of dissemination of personal research under the lab
Depending on the intended timeline of the internship and areas of interest, the intern will be responsible for one or more of the following:
Assisting lab fellows in conducting research tasks.
Conducting data quality checks including image quality assurance (QA) and image segmentation.
Document and present results to team members.
Communicate progress, challenges, and suggestions to team members.
With sufficient programming background, assist in the implementation and analysis of data processing pipelines.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Undergraduate Research Intern in the Sati Lab?

The primary role of the Undergraduate Research Intern in the Sati Lab is to assist in performing laboratory tasks and procedures under direct mentorship, helping to develop technical expertise in areas relevant to ongoing research projects.

What kind of tasks will the intern be involved in?

The intern will assist in various aspects of research, including problem and solution investigation, experimental design, validation of results, and reporting of findings.

Will the intern have opportunities to analyze data?

Yes, the intern will be involved in data analysis and will participate in weekly presentations of their findings to the research team.

Is this internship paid or available for academic credit?

This internship is offered for academic credit.

Will the intern receive mentorship during their time in the lab?

Yes, the Research Intern will work under direct mentorship, allowing for guidance and support throughout the internship.

Are there specific skills or qualifications required for this internship?

The job description does not specify particular skills or qualifications, but a background in relevant fields and a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise are likely important.

How often will the intern present their findings?

The intern will present their findings to the team on a weekly basis.

What is the focus area of research in the Sati Lab?

The focus area of research in the Sati Lab is Neurology.

Will the intern have the opportunity to be involved in experimental design?

Yes, the intern will participate in experimental design as part of their involvement in various research tasks.

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