POSITION SUMMARY 

The Scientific Computing Core (SCC) manages supercomputing resources and provides high performance computing (HPC) expertise to all centers at the Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons Foundation, developing tools broadly useful to the scientific community as a whole.

SCC is seeking a motivated programming intern to build interactive tools for visualizing and exploring scientific data, primarily using three dimensional representations.

Please look at the following web sites to see examples of the kind of microscopy data the intern will be working with.

• https://polymathic-ai.org/the_well/ 
• https://blastospim.flatironinstitute.org/html/
• https://github.com/flatironinstitute/lineage_viewer

The internship will take place in-person at the Simons Foundation’s offices in New York City from May 27, 2025 – August 8, 2025. Applicable travel assistance to New York City and a supported temporary housing option while in New York City may be available.

Visit Summer at Simons to learn more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use and develop Javascript based libraries based in browser HTML5 functionality.
• Use and develop Numeric and scientific libraries and components that interact with Javascript components.

Minimum Qualifications

• The intern should be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or higher
• The intern should be familiar with Javascript and basic web development
• The intern should be familiar with basic vector algebraic concepts
• The intern should have some familiarity with Python programming

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with web standards including HTML5/canvas, CSS, WebGPU, WebGL
• Experience with using Javascript libraries such as D3, and three.js
• Familiarity with git/github and software development methodologies
• Familiarity with numeric and scientific Python

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Must enjoy working in a vigorous research-driven environment
• Desire to document code and process, deliberative decision-making
• Strong oral and written communication
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• CV or resume
• Cover letter stating your interest in the position
• GitHub user id and/or public web links to programming projects you have contributed to or other online resources you have worked on

Application Deadline

• Applications for summer 2025 must be submitted by February 7, 2025

COMPENSATION

• This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.