Intern, Neurodegeneration Imaging Biomarkers
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Summary:
This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2023. Resume review begins in January 2023.
The Clinical Sciences Imaging Biomarkers group at Biogen aims to discover, develop, implement, and interpret biomedical imaging studies in support of decision-making for Biogen clinical trials within neurology and neuropsychiatric therapeutic areas. Modern biomedical imaging delivers rich data sets from which hypotheses may be generated or tested to better understand potential drug effects and guide future clinical trial protocols. The team is seeking a motivated intern to assist in one or more projects related to image data analysis leveraging existing clinical trial data and/or research on novel image analysis tools for potential use in future clinical trials.
Position Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to complete a discovery-based project focused on the development of next generation neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disease image biomarkers. This could include working with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), structural MRI, and/or positron emission tomography (PET) data.
As an intern, you may:
- Navigate image databases
- Collate and document image analyses performed across clinical trials
- Develop hypotheses and shape a data analysis plan
- Perform exploratory data processing and analysis based on your expertise
- Plot image analysis results
- Interpret results in reference to trial objectives and relevant academic literature
- Perform literature reviews, interpret data, and make scientific recommendations
- Prepare and present results within Biogen to different stakeholders
- Develop abstracts or other publications for external audiences
You will be required to interact effectively and efficiently within the cross-functional environment at Biogen as well as external research teams. You will work independently and, also collaboratively, with other team members in the Biomarkers group.
Qualifications:
Required skills
- Experience with medical image analysis or image processing (coursework-related experience is acceptable for undergraduate applicants)
- Experience with scientific computing/programming via MATLAB, python, octave, C/C++, R, Stata, or related languages
- Undergraduate and master’s-level applicants must have completed coursework in upper-level mathematics, computer programming, statistics, biology, and/or physiology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Comfortable working independently
- Well-organized with excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred skills
- Familiarity with common medical image analysis software and tools is a plus: VivoQuant, 3D Slicer, FreeSurfer, SPM, AFNI, FSL, or related software/tools
- Data visualization experience
- Hands-on MRI or PET imaging data collection
- Knowledge of therapeutic areas in neurology or neuropsychiatry
To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
Education:
PhD-level student in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Neuropsychology, or related fields preferred, with experience in MRI or PET imaging or image data analysis. Students pursuing a master’s degree or undergraduates are welcomed to apply and will be considered.
Location:
Cambridge, MA or Remote