Intern - Research - Clinical Virology - AI

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
Must be enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full‑time enrollment required in the Fall semester following the internship.
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.
Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).
Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship) official transcripts are required.
Must be able to commit to a full‑time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required).

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree level: Undergraduate
Preferred field of study: Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related AI-focused field.
Background in cellular and molecular biology, virology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, or demonstrated interest in applying AI to biomedical research.
Hands-on experience in Python, machine learning, statistical modeling, or generative AI tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical approaches and findings to scientific collaborators
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with short timelines

Responsibilities

Support HIV Clinical Virology research and development projects, portfolio, and strategy through the implementation and expansion of state-of-the-art and customized AI tools, models, and/or agents.
Collaborate with virology scientists to translate research questions and workflow needs into data-driven or AI-enabled approaches.
Develop and evaluate AI-assisted workflows for scientific data analysis, reporting, knowledge synthesis, or decision support.
Curate and analyze virology data, interpret results, and communicate scientifically sound, data-driven conclusions.
Document methods, test outputs, and support reproducible, traceable, and responsible use of AI-enabled approaches.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative efforts.
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.