2027 Future Talent Program - AI/ML Biomedical Imaging and Computational Pathology - Intern

MSD; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 111.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MSD in Cambridge, MA is offering a 10-12 week Future Talent Program internship in the AI/ML imaging group within the DAGS department. The role focuses on developing foundation model-based AI methods for histopathology images and integrating features with molecular data.

Applicants must be PhD students in a relevant field, able to work full-time from May or June 2027, with Python and PyTorch expertise, and strong communication to collaborate across data science, biology, and translational

Formación

• Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in a related field.
• Must be available to work full-time for 9-12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
• Proficiency with Python programming and PyTorch.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and apply foundation model-based AI methods to extract meaningful representations from histopathology images and spatial omics.
• Design interpretable computational approaches to characterize model representations using biologically grounded features.
• Integrate image-derived features with patient outcome and molecular data to support hypothesis generation and biomarker discovery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team spanning data science, computational pathology, biology, and translational research.

Conocimientos

Python programming

Strong communication

Educación

PhD candidate in Computer Science or AI or Computational Biology

Herramientas

PyTorch

Descripción del empleo

Job Description The Future Talent Program within our Research & Development Division Data, AI, and Genome Sciences (DAGS) Department is offering internships that last 10-12 weeks. We have an open position in the AI/ML imaging group. Candidates can apply for the opportunity to be involved in the project described below. The project is designed to enable students to further develop their skills and to evaluate if we are the right company for their long-term goals. We are seeking highly motivated and talented students with computational skillsets.

AI/ML – Biomedical Imaging and Computational Pathology

Within DAGS, our AI/ML team develops cutting-edge AI methods to accelerate drug target and biomarker discovery. The intern will contribute to our efforts in developing next-generation computational approaches for biomedical imaging and computational pathology.

Specific responsibilities

• Develop and apply foundation model-based AI methods to extract biologically meaningful and generalizable representations from histopathology images and spatial omics.
• Design interpretable computational approaches to characterize model representations using biologically grounded features, such as morphological patterns and tumor microenvironment architecture.
• Integrate image-derived features with patient outcome and molecular data to support biological hypothesis generation and biomarker discovery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team spanning data science, computational pathology, biology, and translational research.

Required Education and Skills

• Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer science, AI/ML, Computational biology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field of study.
• Must be available to work full-time for 9-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.
• Proficiency with Python programming and modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with one or more of the following: computer vision, natural language processing, representation learning, foundation models, interpretable/explainable AI, and generative AI.
• Experience with biomedical or scientific data types (e.g., medical imaging, genomics, spatial omics, clinical datasets).
• Track record of scientific communication (publications, conference presentations).

Salary range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 RL2027.

Employment Details

• Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): NA
• Job Posting End Date: 11/27/2026

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• The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
• We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Legal Notices

• San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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