MHE Data Analytics Intern at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina
Posted in Other 10 days ago.
Job Description:
Department:
Renaissance Computing Inst - 637100
Career Area :
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:
12/10/2024
Application Deadline:
12/24/2024
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :
MHE Data Analytics Intern
Position Number:
20068389
Vacancy ID:
S024454
Full-time/Part-time:
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week:
15
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$15.00-$18.00 per hour
Estimated Duration of Appointment:
6 months or less
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
Are you ready to go beyond the state of the art?
At the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn't just about solving known problems - it's about expanding human potential by unlocking data.
We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you'll:
-Spend your time solving the interesting and unique problems of research and development.
-Shape your future through experimentation and unfettered access to premier education and research.
-Make connections to people and projects that ignite your passion.
We know that diversity of people and ideas is a cornerstone of innovation, and we work to ensure our culture reflects that knowledge. We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse.
Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.
Position Summary:
Position Summary/Description:
Monkey Health Explorer (MHE) is part of a larger collaborative project, engaging a multidisciplinary team studying rhesus macaque monkeys that live on Cayo Santiago island in Puerto Rico. These monkeys have been studied for decades and are useful as models for human health, social behavior, and aging. Whole blood samples were collected from more than 600 monkeys to investigate the population's overall health and to identify correlations with genetics and social behavior. Blood smear slides were scanned, and images were uploaded to the people-powered science platform, Zooniverse.org, to get help classifying white blood cells.
More than 17,000 international volunteers have classified almost 1 million white blood cells. Blood cell and user data from Zooniverse are downloaded and analyzed through a series of data analytics pipelines. Data from 143 monkeys indicates white blood cell trends in the population are similar to trends in humans but identified 19 monkeys with potential health issues. Additional diagnostic information about potential health conditions in some monkeys was provided by public participants who have medical or veterinary training.
This project engages K-12 classrooms across North Carolina and Puerto Rico to expand participant reach, while providing real-world research examples and early career training to students interested in health and data analytics careers.
The student in this position will play an essential role on the research team, contributing substantially to data analysis and some background research.
Key responsibilities include:
Actively participating in project team meetings and providing input on data analysis.
Use existing scripts and modify them to analyze and summarize white and red blood cell data from individual monkeys as well as general population averages.
Use existing scripts and modify them to analyze user data from Zooniverse to learn about public participant use and participation metrics.
Read published scientific literature on blood composition in primates and alternative metrics for blood cell analysis.
Gain experience in science communication through a blog post, interactions with Museum visitors through the Genomics & Microbiology lab's outreach activities, and/or at meetings with the monkey health explorer team.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Must be an Undergraduate Junior or Senior
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Basic understanding of data analysis scripts/coding
Detailed understanding of python scripting is preferred
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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