About the role#
The Sylvester Data Science and AI Innovations Internship Program offers supervised training for students and researchers. You will work within the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Sylvester Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute to analyze and visualize clinical and research data. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Miami, Florida.
What you'll do#
- Build foundational knowledge of oncology research, including clinical, molecular, and digital health data.
- Support data cleaning, documentation, harmonization, and integration of diverse research datasets.
- Link individual-level clinical and genomic data with sociodemographic and population-level information.
- Contribute to research on how social and behavioral factors influence cancer care delivery.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of AI-driven risk algorithms, dashboards, and digital health tools.
- Help implement AI-powered supportive care interventions via eHealth platforms.
- Participate in regular meetings with mentors and faculty to troubleshoot methods and refine research.
- Provide general technical and research support to your assigned division.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Coursework or experience in Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, statistics, or software development.
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments like Azure and experience in training or evaluating AI models.
- Experience with Git, reproducible workflows, or software testing.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with an ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated interest in AI applications for oncology, precision medicine, or biomedical data sciences.
- Learning agility to adapt to new technologies and changing priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
About University of Miami
The University of Miami is an educational institution based in Coral Gables, Florida. Founded in 1925, it supports a community of over 15,000 employees. The university offers more than 180 academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students. It maintains a focus on research, higher education, and academic innovation.
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