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Research Intern (66969)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Research Intern Office Setting: In Office Reports To Position Title: Research Manager FLSA Status ... Follows and enforces UD Research Policies and Procedures. * Answers emails in a timely and ...

TSNE

Research & Policy Intern

Southington, CT · On-site

The Research & Policy Intern should be interested in improving how schools in Connecticut are funded as well as generally increasing equity in the education finance space. This position is intended ...

TSNE

Research & Policy Intern

Southington, CT

The Research & Policy Intern should be interested in improving how schools in Connecticut are funded as well as generally increasing equity in the education finance space. This position is intended ...

ATLANTA GASTRO

Research Intern (66969)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Research Intern Office Setting: In Office Reports To Position Title: Research Manager FLSA Status ... Follows and enforces UD Research Policies and Procedures. * Answers emails in a timely and ...

TSNE

Research & Policy Intern

Southington, CT · On-site

The Research & Policy Intern should be interested in improving how schools in Connecticut are funded as well as generally increasing equity in the education finance space. This position is intended ...

Quincy Institute

East Asia Program Intern

$17.95/hr

S. foreign policy. The East Asia Program's research intern will support the program's efforts to develop and advocate for a U.S. strategy in East Asia centered on diplomatic and economic statecraft ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average monthly pay for policy research intern in the United States is $6,439.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $4,416.67 and $7,666.67 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Policy Research Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Policy Research Intern, you need strong analytical skills, research proficiency, and a background in political science, public policy, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, academic databases, and Microsoft Office Suite is typically required. Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for producing high-quality research, supporting policy recommendations, and contributing effectively to policy development teams.

What types of projects or research topics might a Policy Research Intern typically work on, and how are these assigned?

As a Policy Research Intern, you may be involved in a variety of projects ranging from data analysis on legislative trends to drafting policy briefs on current social or economic issues. Assignments often depend on the organization's focus—such as healthcare, education, or environmental policy—and are typically aligned with ongoing campaigns or research needs. Interns usually collaborate with senior researchers and analysts, providing support on literature reviews, data collection, and preparing presentations. Project topics and tasks are often assigned based on both organizational priorities and the intern’s academic background or interests.

What are Policy Research Interns?

Policy Research Interns are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who assist organizations in analyzing, developing, and evaluating public policies. They typically conduct research, gather and analyze data, prepare reports, and help draft policy briefs or recommendations. These interns work under the supervision of policy analysts or researchers and gain hands-on experience in the field of policy development. Their work supports governmental agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups, or nonprofit organizations in making informed decisions.
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Research Intern - Translational Molecular Pathology

Research Intern - Translational Molecular Pathology

MD Anderson

Houston, TX

Internship

Posted 18 hours ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

A research intern position is available in the department of Translational Molecular Pathology. We seek a research intern to develop, implement, and deploy innovative computational pipelines for multimodal pathology data repositories. The research intern will develop cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools in multimodal pathology that spans digital pathology, spatial transcriptomics/proteomics, and language processing. The research intern will be closely mentored by Dr. Song. The research intern will also collaborate and consult with pathologists and clinicians to address key clinical challenges that will have an impact on our patients.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides the ideal environment for developing, testing, and deploying AI technologies for improved early cancer diagnosis and accurate treatment selection. The Computational Pathology program is a key focus area of the IDSO and supports the IDSO's mission to drive high-impact discovery research by optimizing multidimensional data integration, analysis, and application.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Develop impact-driven AI technologies for pathology
-Develop and maintain computational methods with AI in multimodal pathology.
- Work with a highly interdisciplinary team to generate biologically meaningful results and work towards clinical translation of AI for oncology. - Keep current and evaluate state-of-the-art methods and tools, establish and help maintain computational infrastructure and analytic pipelines. - Present results in collaboration meetings, internal and external conferences.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must hold a bachelor's or master's degree
Degree must have been obtained recently (within one year)
Applicant must have previous research experience
Applicants who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., M.B.B.S.) are not eligible
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field, with extensive experience in scientific software development/analysis (specifically in Python, image processing and Deep Learning)
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Translational Molecular Pathology Department web site: https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/translational-molecular-pathology.html
Visit Dr. Song's website (https://andrewhsong.com) for more information.
POSITION INFORMATION
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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