Digital Pathology Research Intern — Leukemia AI

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a Research Intern position, a short-term appointment providing hands-on experience in cancer research under a designated faculty mentor. You will learn slide scanning, digital pathology workflows, and AI-based cell classification related to leukemia diagnosis.

You will gain exposure to cutting-edge pathology technologies, assist with data annotation for AI model improvement, and prepare a final abstract and manuscript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree; recent attainment within 1 year.
• Previous research experience required.
• PhD or equivalent doctoral degrees are not eligible.
• No home institution affiliation, no clinical position, postdoctoral fellowship, or faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in slide scanning and digital pathology workflows.
• Understand AI models for cell classification in leukemia diagnosis.
• Apply AI-based classification techniques to leukemia case studies.
• Collaborate with lab staff under a faculty mentor and document findings.

Skills

Slide scanning

Digital pathology

AI model basics

Data analysis

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Epic

WSI scanners

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a Research Intern position, a short-term appointment providing hands-on experience in cancer research under a designated faculty mentor. You will learn slide scanning, digital pathology workflows, and AI-based cell classification related to leukemia diagnosis.

You will gain exposure to cutting-edge pathology technologies, assist with data annotation for AI model improvement, and prepare a final abstract and manuscript.