Summary

The Intern/Aide will learn the fundamentals of image processing, machine learning, mouse behavior assays, basic mouse handling, tissue collection, statistics, data management, as well as how to design research experiments that are rigorous and reproducible. The candidate will also learn how to present their data and conduct literature searches.

Job Purpose

Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.  

Job Duties

• Performs entry level administrative or laboratory duties.
• Observes tasks related to field of study or career interest.
• Assists with special projects/programs. 
• Learns machine learning algorithms on rs-fMRI data,
• learns how to process rs-fMRI data.
• Takes all of the online training for animal handling through AALAS.
• Learns the basics of mouse behavioral assays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program in the biological or computational sciences.