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Allen Institute · 3 weeks ago

ASPIRE Intern – Brain Science: Applying Machine Learning for Dynamic Autofocus in Transmission Electron Microscopy

Seattle, WA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$61K/yr - $61K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Allen Institute is dedicated to understanding the principles that govern life and advancing health. They are seeking an intern to develop automation tools for high-throughput transmission electron microscopy imaging while leveraging machine learning techniques for image quality improvement.

Neuroscience

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contribute to the efforts of the Connectomics department at the Allen Institute in developing automation tools for high-throughput TEM imaging of whole hemisphere samples

Explore alternative parameter tuning approach by expanding on existing deep learning focus correction models

Develop deep learning image correction methods using images acquired on TEMs

Evaluate the utility of machine learning modeling project by integrating it into the modular software framework and comparing its output with classical computer vision approach

Gain experience evaluating microscopy data for image quality, training machine learning models with TEM image data, and applying cutting-edge methods in computer vision to an image acquisition pipeline

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonDeep LearningPyTorchComputer VisionReproducible CodeCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated commitment to science

Must have completed a Bachelor's degree prior to the start of the program, and no earlier than December 1, 2023, and must not have an advanced degree in field relevant to the role/project

Must be able to start in June or July 2026 and commit to the full one-year program, which will end on May 28, 2027

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the program duration

Must be 18 years of age or older