Remote AI Research Analyst (Part-Time)

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

The Frederick National Laboratory is seeking student researchers for a part-time role in the Bioinformatics and Computational Science division. The position involves applying AI to scientific and operational needs at the Frederick National Lab, with duties to design, develop, and evaluate AI-enabled tools.

This telework-friendly, up to 19 hours per week appointment offers exposure to machine learning, LLM concepts, and automation in a biomedical research setting, with potential extension based

Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in life science, computer science, data science, or biomedical informatics.
• No work experience required.
• Strong programming skills with experience in Python.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments, including command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including LLMs, prompt-engineering and AI-assisted workflows.
• Experience in automation and developing workflows to improve efficiency.
• Ability to learn and evaluate new AI tools, frameworks and technologies.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about exploring new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to design, develop and evaluate AI solutions for scientific and operational needs.
• Prototype and deploy tools that advance scientific understanding and improve operational efficiency.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Python

Unix/Linux

AI/ML concepts

Automation workflows

Prompt-engineering

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student CHEA-accredited program

Tools

High performance computing clusters

Job description

The Frederick National Laboratory is seeking student researchers for a part-time role in the Bioinformatics and Computational Science division. The position involves applying AI to scientific and operational needs at the Frederick National Lab, with duties to design, develop, and evaluate AI-enabled tools.

This telework-friendly, up to 19 hours per week appointment offers exposure to machine learning, LLM concepts, and automation in a biomedical research setting, with potential extension based