Integrated Data Sciences

We are the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI). We are a leading translational research institute that advances academic and industry science through collaboration to improve patient health outcomes. Building your career at the IBRI in Indianapolis’ 16 Tech Innovation District, means being part of a team of renowned scientists, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders.

Today’s research is being driven by significant advances in our abilities to study complex disease processes and propose new ways to improve patients’ lives. To reflect the evolving nature of life sciences research and encourage synergies through collaboration, we’re enhancing our integrated capabilities, adding depth to how we approach patient-informed translational science and pursuing four foundational areas of scientific focus. These four areas will provide us the core talent and capability to pursue translational science in this new patient-centric framework:

• Disease, Systems, Pathways – We’re working to better understand diabetes and identify new ways to combat the disease. We’re applying this learning to other diseases that share common systems and pathways.
• Molecular Innovation – We’re developing new capabilities for molecular design and drug discovery to investigate disease processes and pursue new therapeutic approaches.
• Integrated Data Sciences – We’re pursuing advanced data sciences to create novel end-user inspired solutions that address complex analysis, simulation and prediction across the translational sciences.
• Enabling Technologies – We’re building a rich platform of enabling technologies that give our scientists, partners and collaborators access to the best tools to solve complex scientific problems.

The IBRI’s vision is to build a world-class organization of researchers, innovators and business professionals that catalyze activities across the Indiana (and beyond) life sciences community. To achieve that vision, we look for curious and collaborative team members who are energized by innovation, guided by integrity and inspired by diversity.

The Opportunity

The IBRI is seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students for our Summer Internship Program. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, working alongside scientists and professionals on active projects that contribute to real-world scientific advancement.

The Summer Internship Program runs from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026.

The intern will provide computational support for high-content imaging (HCI) projects, helping to capture, analyze, and interpret large-scale cellular imaging data. They will develop software tools to handle and process complex datasets and work closely with oncology translational research leaders to design robust, long-term solutions for high-content data analysis challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving bioinformatics processes, documentation, and reproducibility.
• Provide computational support for high-content imaging (HCI) projects.
• Assist in the capture and analysis of large volumes of quantitative data from cellular images.
•  Apply automated high-resolution imaging and advanced image analysis algorithms to extract multiple parameters from thousands of cells.
•  Develop software tools to manage and analyze large-scale HCI datasets.
• Collaborate with oncology translational research leaders to design and implement robust, long-lasting data analysis solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in bioinformatics, informatics, biology, or a related field.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, or data analysis.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in bioinformatics, enabling technologies, and pediatric rare disease research.

How to Apply:

Submit the following materials to the online application by February 15^th, 2026:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience
• Academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Letter(s) of recommendation (optional but encouraged)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The IBRI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.