We are pleased that the application for the 2023 Internship Opportunities at Marconi Research and Innovations Laboratory is now open.

The Marconi Research and Innovations Laboratory at Makerere University is excited to announce three fantastic internship opportunities. These positions are in collaboration with global partners and offer unique learning experiences at the crossroads of data science, health technologies, and biological research.
At Marconi Lab@Mak, we are at the forefront of research and innovation, and we believe in empowering the next generation of innovators. We are inviting 2nd or 3rd-year undergraduate students at Makerere University with a background in computing and data science to explore these excellent internship opportunities.
Benefits of the Internships at Marconi Lab
By undertaking these internships, students will not only gain industry exposure but also valuable hands-on experience in their respective fields. Interns will develop an in-depth understanding of data analysis, biological relevance of vital data, and image processing techniques. These opportunities offer a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge research projects and work alongside experienced professionals.
Internship Opportunities
1. Internship with Sleepiz AG, Zurich
This internship combines the fascinating fields of data science and sleep insights. Interns will perform exploratory data analysis on audio recordings of sleep data. For more details and application, visit this link.
2. Internship with Nanoleq, Zurich
This opportunity offers the chance to delve into the biological relevance of vital data such as ECG and breathing data. Interns will work proactively on the development of the analysis pipeline. More information and application instructions can be found here.
3. Internship with the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology (LSP), Harvard Medical School
In this position, interns will further develop an imaging pipeline for the automated segmentation and analysis of microscopy images of three melanoma cellular models used to study the emergence of resistance to targeted therapy. To learn more and apply, visit this page.
Eligibility
The ideal candidates for these internships are 2nd or 3rd-year undergraduate students at Makerere University with a background in computing and data science.
Application Procedure
To apply for these internships, interested candidates are required to visit the provided links specific to each opportunity. There, they can find detailed information about the internships and the application process.
Application Dates
Applications for all three internships close on 5th June 2023.