Student Research Intern – Quantum Computing for Medical Imaging

We are seeking highly motivated **undergraduate/graduate students**  for a temporary research internship opportunity within our team at **Harvard Medical School**  and **Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)** . The project is focused on advancing computational methods for medical imaging and exploring emerging hybrid quantum-classical computing approaches for healthcare applications. Interns will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of **quantum computing, computational imaging, medical physics, artificial intelligence, and biomedical data science** , contributing to research that may help shape the future of PET/CT imaging and related technologies. Expected Responsibilities * Assist in the development and evaluation of computational algorithms for large-scale medical imaging applications. * Contribute to research involving hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks. * Implement, optimize, and benchmark algorithms using modern scientific computing tools. * Support simulation studies, image analysis, and quantitative performance evaluation. * Work with high-performance computing resources, GPU-accelerated computing environments, and emerging quantum computing platforms. * Participate in research discussions, software development, manuscript preparation, and presentation of scientific results. Minimum Qualifications * Current undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Medical Physics, or a related field. * Proficiency in **Python and MATLAB**  programming. * Familiarity with scientific computing, numerical methods, and data analysis. * Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with medical imaging, image processing, signal processing, computational physics, or scientific computing. * Experience with machine learning, optimization algorithms, or scientific software development. * Familiarity with GPU computing, CUDA, parallel computing, or high-performance computing environments. * Exposure to quantum computing concepts and/or frameworks such as Qiskit, CUDA-Q, PennyLane, Cirq, or related platforms. * Previous research experience and interest in contributing to scientific publications and conference presentations. * Interest in translational healthcare technologies and next-generation medical imaging systems. The position is open to **undergraduate students** , though **graduate students and applicants with prior research experience are especially encouraged to apply** . 📩 Interested candidates should send a CV/resume, a brief statement of interest, and any relevant research or project experience via LinkedIn message or email at [email protected]. #Internship #HarvardMedicalSchool #MGH #QuantumComputing #MedicalImaging #PETCT #ResearchOpportunity #BiomedicalEngineering #MedicalPhysics #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #Physics #ComputerScience #HealthcareInnovation #QuantumAI #ScientificComputing