Research Intern

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
 
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
 
If this describes you then let’s talk!
 
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Per Diem Part time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $20.00 - $23.75. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing

What You'll Do
•    Review knee MRI scans using a web-based annotation tool, no installation required
•    Manually correct AI-generated segmentations of knee anatomy, including bones, cartilage, and ligament attachment surfaces
•    Work through a queue of assigned cases
•    Flag cases with unusual anatomy or image quality issues for expert review
No prior MRI experience is required. Training is provided on knee anatomy, image contrast, and use of the annotation tool, typically completed within one day.
What You'll Learn
•    Fundamentals of musculoskeletal MRI anatomy
•    How AI segmentation models are trained and validated in a clinical setting
•    Practical experience with medical image annotation and quality control
•    Exposure to an active clinical AI development program at a leading orthopedic institution
Who We're Looking For
•    College students or recent high school graduates pursuing biomedical engineering, computer science, biology, pre-medicine, or a related field
•    Available for approximately 10 hours per week over 8 weeks during summer 2026
•    Detail-oriented and comfortable with repetitive, precision-focused work
•    Interest in medical imaging, AI, or orthopedic surgery is a plus, but not required

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.