Research Intern (Academic Credit) - Sati Lab - Department of Neurology - Per Diem (On-site)
Job ID 11965
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Category Student/Intern/Trainee
Date posted 08/23/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us:
We are a leading research institution committed to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. Our team is dedicated to conducting ground breaking research and providing meaningful learning opportunities for aspiring scientists. Join us and contribute to our mission while gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
• Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.
• INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
• VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Neurosciences, Computational Biology, or related life and computational sciences.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in life and computational sciences.
• Applicants with an interest in graduate studies of related fields are strongly preferred.
• Experience in computer programming with languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, and bash.

ABOUT US

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

ROLE SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES

Under direct mentorship, the Research Intern will assist in performing laboratory tasks and procedures to develop technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Intern will participate in assisting various aspects of research, including but not limited to problem and solution investigation, experimental design, validation of results, and reporting of findings. The Research Intern will be involved in data analysis with presentation of findings to the team.

ROLE ACTIVITIES & TIMELINE

The Research Intern will start by familiarizing themselves with ongoing research projects and identify how their personal goals can align with the larger goals of the Neuroimaging Program. Once a research project has been defined, the intern will lead the project to achieve outlined goals. Training will range from computer programming, data analysis, and, technical writing and presentation skills. With sufficiently achieved goals, participation in dissemination/publication of the completed work is highly encouraged.

Depending on the intended timeline of the internship and areas of interest, the intern will be responsible for one or more of the following:

• Assisting lab members in conducting research tasks.
• Document and present results to team members.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and suggestions to team members.
• Conducting data quality checks including image quality assurance (QA) and image segmentation.
• For candidates with experience in computer programming (Python/MATLAB), assisting in the development and analysis of ongoing research projects within the lab.