Computational Research Intern (2027)

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is offering a Summer Internship Program for motivated undergraduates or graduates. Computational Research Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic biomedical data environment, contributing to translational science and biomedical innovation.

Program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 with a 35-hour weekly schedule. A stipend of $9,650 for the full program is paid in bi-weekly installments. Applications close November 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Indiana university undergraduate or graduate program or recent graduate.
• Degree in computational research, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Experience with molecular dynamics or quantum chemical simulations.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R.
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, or bioinformatics tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on research projects.
• Interest in computational biology/chemistry and translational research.
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize, and analyze biomedical datasets using Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Create graphs and summaries to communicate data insights.
• Support bioinformatics work with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, or imaging data.
• Assist with modeling, machine learning, or workflow automation projects.
• Document code, methods, and results clearly for the team.
• Share progress in meetings and collaborate with experimental scientists.
• Construct, run, and analyze molecular dynamics or quantum chemical simulations

Skills

Python

R

Bioinformatics

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student (Indiana)

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

The Opportunity:

The IBRI is seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students for our Summer Internship Program. Computational Research Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, contributing to data-driven projects that support translational science and biomedical innovation.

Program Dates:

May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026.

Schedule:

35 hours per week

Stipend:

This internship includes a stipend of $9,650 for the full program, disbursed in bi-weekly installments on or before the 7th and 22nd of each month

Responsibilities:

• Clean, organize, and analyze biomedical datasets using tools such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Create graphs and summaries that make data easier to understand.
• Support bioinformatics work with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, or imaging data.
• Assist with modeling, machine learning, or workflow automation projects.
• Document code, methods, and results clearly for the team.
• Share progress in meetings and collaborate with experimental scientists.
• Construct, run, and analyze molecular dynamics or quantum chemical simulations

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Indiana university undergraduate and/or graduate program OR having graduated from an Indiana High School.
• Degree in a field related computational research and/or bioinformatics.
• Experience in molecular dynamics or quantum chemical simulations.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, or bioinformatics tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Interest in computational biology/chemistry, biomedical data science, or translational research.
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

About Us:

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is a first-in-class translational medicine institute dedicated to advancing life sciences in the race to eliminate disease and improve human health and life.

By connecting early-stage biotech companies with cutting-edge life science discoveries —and backed by the mission and resources of industry leaders, investors, and philanthropic partners—IBRI is successfully evolving a new, independent model to conquer disease, uniting previously fragmented forces in the quest for cures.

Carefully curating and supporting early-stage companies with investment, talent, and space, IBRI strategically accelerates drug discovery. Our work benefits from the relatively low cost of living and doing business here, allowing more resources to be directed toward science.

Fueled by the same entrepreneurial creativity as the groundbreaking scientific work we support, IBRI’s labs advance research across the frontiers of diabetes, metabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and rare pediatric diseases. Our ambitious public–private vision cultivates talent while efficiently bridging the gap between research-driven inquiry and profit-driven drug development.

At IBRI, cures are launched on a clear pathway to clinical trials, enabled by the combined resources and experience of our academic and industry partners, without the typical pressure to deliver rapid results for commercialization. IBRI labs pursue breakthroughs that might never happen elsewhere. Breakthroughs are happening here. Our novel financing model ensures that when discoveries are ready for clinical trials, the intellectual property is sold back to industry or spun off, creating a direct stream of revenue.

By every measure, the IBRI model demonstrates a novel approach that delivers rewards. Scientific bench work is nurtured, drug discovery is advanced, workforce development is continuous, investors see returns, and donors see impact. Most importantly, IBRI’s structure and portfolio of accomplishments matter to the patients whose lives are improved—or even saved—by this forward-looking approach to life sciences.

IBRI is driven to bring next-generation therapies to market with an understanding of the complex pressures that often bind innovation to economics. After more than a decade, the evidence is clear: IBRI is poised to transform life sciences—and for millions of people, even life itself.

The IBRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.