Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. With this project, you'll support the Clinical Research Center in the National Institute of Nursing Research.
This vacancy announcement will be open from September 21, 2026 to September 25, 2026 or when 25, etc., applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
Develop a computer vision pipeline to analyze whole-body MRI scans for the early detection of pediatric Spondyloarthritis (SpA). Build and evaluate deep learning models to automatically identify and measure signs of inflammation in the sacroiliac joints. Prepare, process, and analyze MRI images, including image segmentation and feature extraction, to support model development.
Validate the approach and contribute to creating a standardized, automated tool to improve SpA research and diagnostic accuracy.
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.
This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
corporaterecruitment@od.nih.gov
This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This is a 20 Hours position.
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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