Student Intern, Infectious Diseases Research (Syndemics Lab)

Position: Student Intern, Infectious Diseases Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, Hybrid or Remote

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Syndemics Lab at Boston Medical Center is seeking a software developer intern for Summer 2025 (June 2025-August 2025). This intern would be responsible for working with lab software engineers to develop impactful, open-source code for simulation models developed by the lab. This is part of a lab research project intended to result in publications, harm reduction policy impact, and advanced research techniques for epidemiologists across the country.

The ideal applicants will have an interest in developing data management strategies, be comfortable asking questions with unknown answers, feel comfortable writing code in Python. Experience with the Python library, C/C++, CMake, SQL, or shell languages would be a plus. An understanding of cloud technologies is a plus but not required. Must be able to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EDT. If in Boston we offer hybrid work, otherwise this position can be fully remote.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns will be working directly with Lab Software Engineers in all aspects of their job. Examples of potential projects include (but are not limited to):

• Developing C++ Unit Tests through the GTest Framework
• Addressing Critical Bugs and feature requests in the code base
• Development of SQL scripts for common DB interactions
• Refactoring of single use scripts into standard open-source style projects
• Web Application and React Router v7 updates as we receive research study question feedback
• Ensuring good code management/documentation/testing across labAll intern projects will make use of git, auto-documentation tools, CI/CD, and unit testing.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester sophomore pursuing their degree in CS, IT, CE, or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties

• Ability to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments
• Must have an introductory level understanding of C/C++ and/or Python
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn't dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans