Below are some of the groups working on computational projects at NIH. Application instructions for each position are detailed in the position descriptions. Individuals interested in a lab should contact the lab directly, in addition to filling out any application forms.
Artificial Intelligence Resource (AIR), CCR, NCI
Develop machine learning workflows for image processing
Seeking: Post Docs, Post Bac, Image Bioinformatics
Contact: AIR@nih.gov
More info: Here
High-Throughput Imaging Facility, NCI
Develop machine learning workflows for image processing of high-throughput fluorescence microscopy datasets.
Seeking: Staff Scientist/Image Bioinformatics
Contact: Dr. Gianluca Pegoraro <gianluca.pegoraro@nih.gov>
More info: Here
Advanced Imaging and Microscopy Resource, NIBIB
Help microscopy imaging labs across the NIH solve image analysis and machine learning problems.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, scientific computing specialist (BS/MS).
Contact: Dr. Hari Shroff <hari.shroff@nih.gov>
Section on Functional Imaging Methods, NIMH
Research ways to collect, analyze, interpret, and share MRI datasets in support of the NIMH.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, postdoc.
Contact: Dr. Peter Bandettini <BandettiniLabJobs@mail.nih.gov>
Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIA
Build an online portal to browse, visualize, and share genome sequencing data across populations.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, postdoc.
Contact: Dr. Andrew Singleton <singleta@mail.nih.gov>
Communications Engineering Branch, Lister Hill, NLM
Use machine learning to solve image and natural language processing problems for biomedicine.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, graduate student, postdoc.
Contact: Dr. Stefan Jaeger <stefan.jaeger@nih.gov>
More Info: https://lhncbc.nlm.nih.gov/biomedical-informatics-training-program
Center for Molecular Microscopy, NCI
Research and develop 3D image analysis and computer vision tools for biological electron microscopy.
Seeking: Intern.
Contact: Dr. Kedar Narayan <kedar.narayan@nih.gov>
Job Post: https://leidosbiomed.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=4&c=leidosbiomed&id=61
Imaging Biomarkers and Computer-aided Diagnosis Lab, CC
Develop machine learning tools for computer-aided diagnosis of disease from radiology images and text.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, postdoc.
Contact: Dr. Ronald Summers <rms@cc.nih.gov>
Laboratory of Cellular Imaging and Macromolecular Biophysics, NIBIB
Research and develop 3D image analysis and computer vision tools for biological electron microscopy.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, scientific computing specialist (BS/MS).
Contact: Dr. Matthew Guay <matthew.guay@nih.gov>
Unit on Neural Computation and Behavior, NIMH
Use two-photon microscopy, modelling, and machine learning to study how brains process information.
Seeking: Intern, postbac, graduate student, postdoc.
Contact: Dr. Mark Histed <mark.histed@nih.gov>
The NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF), (Frederick, Maryland), the Center for Infectious Disease Imaging in the Clinical Center, and the Frank Lab
Design and deploying artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms with a focus on medical imaging (PET-CT, SPECT-CT, ultrasound, micro PET-CT, optical imaging, and MRI in a BSL-4 environment)
Seeking: Two-three-year research fellowship position for qualified Ph.D., or MD/Ph.D.
Contact: Dr. Joseph Frank <jfrank@nih.gov>
Description of Positions at NIH
Labs across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are looking for students and recent graduates to work on scientific computing, data science and machine learning projects in biomedical research.
Summer internship
Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. The only trainee program with a hard yearly deadline. USA citizenship or permanent residency required.
Application (high school): https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/hs-sip
Application (all others): https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Postbaccalaureate
Open to recent bachelor’s degree recipients who intend to go on to graduate or professional school. USA citizenship or permanent residency required.
Application: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postbac_irta
Graduate student
Many universities, including UMD, have partnership programs that allow graduate students to work with NIH labs on research projects. Open to students applying to graduate school, as well as students already in graduate school.
Application: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/gpp
Postdoctoral
After completing a PhD, individuals interested in continuing a research career may join the NIH as a postdoctoral fellow. Apply directly to prospective labs, see projects for more information
More information: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp
Non-trainee
Full-time positions open to anybody with the requisite experience and qualifications. For each project, these positions are listed alongside the degree expected from applicants.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We encourage candidates from marginalized backgrounds to apply.
Questions? Contact matthew.guay@nih.gov