Allen Institute ASPIRE Intern: 1-Year Postbaccalaureate Program

AISES; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare plan options

Ample time-off including paid winter/冬

Fitness and wellness membership

Subsidized transportation/commute

Student loan support and learning and

Relocation stipend

Job summary

The Allen Institute offers the ASPIRE Internship program, a year-long postbaccalaureate internship for recent graduates to gain mentorship and hands-on experience in life sciences research, science support, or STEM administration. Interns start in June or July 2027 and complete by May 2028, working onsite in Seattle, WA, for 40 hours per week.

Eligibility includes a bachelor’s degree before program start, U.S. work authorization, and no advanced degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the program, and must not have an advanced degree in a field relevant to the role/project.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the program duration.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Interns will own a project addressing a specific research question, scientific problem, or administrative challenge, paired with a primary mentor.
• Interns will participate in activities and workshops, attend lectures, and present their work at the end of the program period.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

The Allen Institute’s Advancing Scientific Potential through Internships, Research, and Education (ASPIRE) Internship program is a year-long postbaccalaureate internship designed to provide mentorship and on-the-job experience for those who have recently completed a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing advanced STEM education or a career in life sciences research, science support, or other STEM-related administrative careers.

Each intern will own a project that seeks to address a specific research question, scientific problem, or administrative challenge, and they will be paired with a primary mentor who will assist the intern in their career development and help bring them into the Allen Institute community. New interns will start their roles in June or July and wrap up with a capstone presentation the following May.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.

We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

• Allen Institute offers several start date options in June and July 2027 to support recent graduates in preparing for their transitions.
• The program will conclude at the end of May 2028
• Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week throughout the entire period

Exact projects are to be determined, but previous projects have included:

• Investigating the role of the nervous system in lymphocyte development
• Designing and prototyping of rapid upload options to a cloud-based data tracking system
• Developing a modeling framework to infer cell-to-cell interaction potential
• Leveraging machine learning to improve transmission electron microscopy images
• Evaluating multi-modal models of single cell resolution datasets
• Applying AI models to immune cell datasets to uncover human immune variations

Eligibility

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the program, and no earlier than December 1, 2024, and must not have an advanced degree in field relevant to the role/project
• Must be able to start in June or July 2027 and commit to the full program duration, ending May 26, 2028
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the program duration
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Intern Program Activities

• In addition to working with scientists across the Institute, interns will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities and workshops, attend lectures, and present their work at the end of the program period.

Annualized Salary Range

• $58,850 - $72,100

Benefits

• ASPIRE Interns will receive the same benefits as full-time Allen Institute employees. Highlights include:
  • Employer-paid healthcare plan options
  • Ample time-off, including paid winter break
  • Fitness and wellness membership reimbursement
  • Subsidized transportation/commute options
  • Student loan support and learning and development resources

Housing and Travel

• All ASPIRE Interns are expected to work onsite at our Seattle, WA, location throughout the program. The Allen Institute offers a modest relocation stipend (subject to standard tax withholdings) to be used toward housing and travel costs for interns who need assistance with the cost of moving to the area.