Computational Research Intern (2027)

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is a translational medicine institute dedicated to advancing life sciences and improving human health. The Computational Research Intern will support data-driven projects in translational science and biomedical innovation by analyzing biomedical datasets, assisting with bioinformatics and computational projects, documenting results, and collaborating with research teams.

What you'll do:

• Clean, organize, and analyze biomedical datasets using tools such as Python, R, or MATLAB
• Create graphs and summaries that make data easier to understand
• Support bioinformatics work with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, or imaging data
• Assist with modeling, machine learning, or workflow automation projects
• Document code, methods, and results clearly for the team
• Share progress in meetings and collaborate with experimental scientists

What they're looking for:

• Enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Indiana university undergraduate and/or graduate program OR having graduated from an Indiana High School
• Degree in a field related computational research and/or bioinformatics
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, or bioinformatics tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment
• Interest in computational biology/chemistry, biomedical data science, or translational research
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Benefits:

• This internship includes a stipend of $9,650 for the full program, disbursed in bi-weekly installments on or before the 7th and 22nd of each month