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 with 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 of thought.

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:

• Assist with laboratory experiments and/or computational data analysis based on project needs.
• Collect, clean, organize, and analyze biological, chemical, or genetic datasets.
• Apply statistical, data science, or introductory machine learning methods to support research findings.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant scientific insights.
• Prepare data visualizations, figures, reports, and presentations using tools such as Excel, R, or Python.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across chemistry, biology, genetics, and data science.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to safety, ethical, and data integrity standards.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from an Indiana university program, or a graduate of an Indiana high school.
• Academic background in chemistry, biology, genetics, data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in scientific research and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience or coursework using analytical tools such as Excel, R, Python, or statistical software (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship.

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.