Job Description
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.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


