Research Intern - Diagnostic Imaging - Education

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Intern with a background in biological sciences to work in the Department of Thoracic Imaging at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The intern will participate in imaging biomarker research projects focused on MRI, CT, AI modeling, and tumor response assessment in patients with cancer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with retrospective and prospective imaging studies to identify and validate imaging biomarkers that may improve diagnosis, prognosis, and assessment of treatment response.
• Collect and organize imaging and clinical data.
• Image review and annotation.
• Extraction of quantitative imaging features.
• Support for AI-based projects.
• Aid in RECIST and other response assessment methods.
• Collaboration with radiologists and research staff on data interpretation, abstract development, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have recently (within one year) been awarded a bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or a related field.
• Prior research experience is preferred but not required.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the principles of imaging biomarkers in oncologic imaging, including their use in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response assessment.
• Gain experience with MRI- and CT-based imaging research workflows, including image review, annotation, and data organization.
• Understand the basics of AI modeling, quantitative image feature extraction and correlation with clinical outcomes.
• Develop familiarity with response assessment methods such as RECIST and other imaging-based treatment response criteria.
• Participate in multidisciplinary imaging research involving radiologists, clinicians, and research staff.
• Build skills in scientific communication through data presentation, abstract preparation, and manuscript support.

Position Information

• Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
• This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening.
• The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity