Biomedical Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking summer interns to assist senior technical staff with research and analysis to support hard problems in the realms of physiological modeling/monitoring, artificial intelligence, and/or risk assessment. Interns will assist with the research and application of physiological models of human injury and recovery, interpreting biometric data, and/or transitioning models to software applications/analytical tools.

As an Intern, you will use your understanding of physiology, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or a similar field to assist senior staff with a variety of research tasks related to human health and readiness. Possible tasks include, but are not limited to, evaluating the state of the science, technology, and/or market for applications of wearables or biosensors, assisting in coordinating and conducting research studies, including preparing hardware and software, or assisting in data analysis and algorithm development. As an intern, you will have the chance to learn through close interactions with senior research scientists and engineers that will provide you with opportunities for technical exploration. 

If interested, submit the following materials:

1) A current college transcript

2) A resume

3) A cover letter that includes:

• Your relevant coursework and experience.
• What you hope to learn/gain from the internship.

REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in college and having completed at least sophomore year or holding a college degree (BS preferred).
• 0-1 year of experience.
• Ability to work on discrete tasks independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Per contractual requirements, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of 4.0).
• Advanced classes in your field of study.
• Research experience with biometric sensors.
• Experience with data analysis and/or data science.
• Programming experience (Python, C++ or R).
• Proficiency with AI tools and technologies.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,306 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. 

To find out more about what the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

                                        ARA is an EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran employer