AI&I/Data Science Intern (PhD in progress) On-site

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking an AI and informatics researcher to apply data science, machine learning and informatics to design, implement, analyze and report on research, clinical and administrative studies.

The candidate should be pursuing a PhD in a related field, possess strong Python programming skills, and demonstrate initiative, communication and analytical abilities to advance AI validation in pathology. This is a full‑time, temporary appointment through December 2026.

Qualifications

• Working towards a PhD degree in data science, computer science, mathematics/statistics, informatics, computer engineering, or related field.
• Research experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science or related field preferred.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem‑solving expertise, along with exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, willing to learn, and demonstrate initiative in assigned tasks.
• Also must possess excellent Python programming skills, strong expertise in literature review, demonstrated experience in experimentation and validation, and a foundational understanding of AI models and their validation in pathology.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an artificial intelligence and informatics researcher by applying data science, artificial intelligence and informatics, and machine learning expertise to the design, implementation, analysis, interpretations, and reporting of research, clinical and administrative studies.

Job description

Responsibilities

Functions as an artificial intelligence and informatics researcher by applying data science, artificial intelligence and informatics, and machine learning expertise to the design, implementation, analysis, interpretations, and reporting of research, clinical and administrative studies.

Qualifications

Working towards a PhD degree in data science, computer science, mathematics/statistics, informatics, computer engineering, or related field. Research experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science or related field preferred. Must have excellent analytical and problem‑solving expertise, along with exceptional written and oral communication skills. Must be highly motivated, willing to learn, and demonstrate initiative in assigned tasks. Also must possess excellent Python programming skills, strong expertise in literature review, demonstrated experience in experimentation and validation, and a foundational understanding of AI models and their validation in pathology.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation

This position has a predetermined rate of $29.88 per hour.

Benefits

No

Schedule

Full Time; 80 hours per pay period; Monday‑Friday; This is a full‑time, temporary appointment through December 2026 with possibility of extension.

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Baird