AI/ML Summer Intern - Computer Vision - Ophthalmology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

1d•$31 - $59•Remote

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is currently seeking a summer intern to join our Computer Vision team located in the United States. Position Overview - Tasks & Responsibilities: The Computer Vision team at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a PhD student for a 10-12 week summer research internship. We are looking for a knowledgeable, self-motivated, and creatively inclined graduate student with a strong interest in computer vision, deep learning, and medical image analysis. The internship will focus on application and refinement of deep learning algorithms to ophthalmology imaging, specifically OCT, OCTA, FAF, Fundus, etc. This internship offers the opportunity to work within a cross-functional team in a pharmaceutical environment. In addition to gaining technical exposure through the various projects the team is undertaking, you will also gain valuable insights into how algorithms are developed to support clinical trials under the mentorship of experienced scientists, while contributing to initiatives aimed at improving global health.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a PhD in a field related to deep learning and computer vision, such as computer science, medical informatics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
Strong publication record with the ability to effectively communicate technical work to a broad audience. Publications in conferences such as CVPR, ICLR, ICCV, ICML, MICCAI, ACL, and NeurIPS are preferred but not mandatory.
Fluent in English.
Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a matrix organization and participate effectively both independently and as part of multiple teams.
Capacity to work under strict timelines.
Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch.
Demonstrated solid foundation in applying deep learning techniques for computer vision and image analysis, particularly in object detection and image segmentation.
Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ophthalmology imaging data is highly preferred.
Experience working with JSON and pandas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement and validate innovative deep learning solutions addressing high-priority computer vision challenges in medical imaging.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and clinicians to advance algorithm and product development to improve project outcomes.
Clearly communicate complex technical methodologies and present findings to diverse audiences and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
Prepare and draft manuscripts outlining development methodologies to contribute to the scientific community.

Benefits

3 months full time internship in an international healthcare company to grow your professional experience, required availability from May to August, 2026.
Exciting and intensive insight into one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Great team and excellent sense of belonging.
Gain technical exposure through various projects the team is undertaking.
Acquire valuable insights into algorithm development in support for clinical trials under the mentorship of experienced scientists.
Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving global health.
Flexible working conditions with fully remote options available.
Many attractive benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).