About the role#
The Joy Lab at The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Computational Neuroscience Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This role focuses on studying mechanisms of neural repair after stroke using large-scale neural recordings, behavioral measurements, optogenetics, and transcriptomics. You will work closely with lab members to apply analytical models to complex datasets and contribute to scientific publications.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement statistical and machine learning models for data analysis.
- Conduct data mining and curation tasks.
- Store data within research repositories.
- Analyze datasets derived from neurophysiological recordings and animal behavior experiments.
- Collaborate with the research team to evaluate computational methods and explore biological questions.
What you'll need#
- An undergraduate degree.
- A master's degree in neuroscience, machine learning, computational biology, statistics, data science, or a related field is desirable.
- Experience with statistical and machine learning models.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with lab members.
Location & details#
- Location: Bar Harbor, Maine.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory is a nonprofit biomedical research institution established in 1929. Based in Bar Harbor, Maine, the organization operates across 11 locations globally with a staff of nearly 3,000 people. Its research teams focus on areas such as cancer, genetics, and genomics to address human disease. The institution also provides research resources and educational programs for scientists at various career stages.
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