Research Intern

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children's, an academic teaching hospital, is dedicated to fostering a future workforce that mirrors its patient and family demographics. The organization recognizes the vital role internships play in the professional development and career readiness of current and prospective team members. Seattle Children's mission is to provide hope, care, and cure, helping every child achieve the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. The institution is committed to caring for all children in its region, regardless of their families' ability to pay, and serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children's is a Magnet designated institution that values hiring and developing talent to deliver best-in-class care. Its core values include Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity, and Innovation, which guide its approach to patient care, research, and community engagement. The organization welcomes diverse experiences and backgrounds, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to be themselves, and is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related quantitative field (or currently enrolled in a Master’s program in a related discipline)
Prior experience with programming and data analysis, which may include coursework, academic projects, or research experience

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and testing machine learning approaches, including methods using large language models and neural networks
Perform data preprocessing, basic analysis, and statistical evaluation using standard data science techniques
Support development of a web-based user interface for research tools, including coordination with institutional IT for deployment and hosting
Contribute to evaluation of model performance and summarization of results for internal review
Assist with preparation of research materials, including figures, summaries, and draft text for manuscripts in collaboration with the research team