Summer intern Neuroscience/Ophthalmology
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 https://www.jnj.com 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 We are searching for the best talent for a Neuroscience/Ophthalmology Summer Intern Purpose: This summer project aims to investigate the utility of perimetry in characterizing the peri-lesional junction in geographic atrophy (GA), with a focus on identifying functional biomarkers of rapid progression. By correlating localized sensitivity loss with structural changes, we hope to refine detection of fast progressors and enhance patient stratification for future GA clinical trials.
Requirements
- Educational background: Currently pursuing or completed a degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, ophthalmology, vision science, or a related field.
- Graduate student level education or higher preferred.
- Technical skills: Familiarity with visual function testing (e.g., microperimetry, standard automated perimetry), image analysis, and basic statistical methods; experience with data visualization or programming is a plus.
- Research experience: Prior involvement in clinical or translational research, especially in ophthalmology or neurodegeneration, is preferred.
- Other skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional research environment.
Responsibilities
- Exploratory dataset correlating perimetric sensitivity with structural imaging at the peri-lesional junction in GA patients, potentially identifying patterns associated with fast progression.
- Prototype analysis tool(s) for visualizing perimetry data or quantifying junctional changes that could be refined for future studies for patient selection or stratification.
- Documentation package detailing data processing steps, analysis tool design, and validation methodology.
- A short report or presentation summarizing findings, methodology, and implications for clinical trial design—especially regarding functional endpoints and patient stratification.
Benefits
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
