Skip to content

Index

Return to Internships page

DataScience Engineering Summer 2025 Internship Carboncopies Foundation

About Carboncopies Foundation

The Carboncopies Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of whole brain emulation - the process of transferring the structure and functions of a brain from its original substrate to another computational substrate of a neural prosthesis. Founded by neuroscientists and technologists, we serve as a nexus for research collaboration, education, and public discourse on the path toward preserving and extending human cognition.

Our work spans multiple disciplines including neuroscience, computer science, nanotechnology, and philosophy. Through workshops, webinars, publications, and community building, we bring together researchers, students, and enthusiasts who share our vision of developing technologies that may one day allow for the precise mapping and functional recreation of neural architectures. We believe that whole brain emulation represents not only a profound scientific challenge but also a potential pathway to extending human experience, knowledge, and consciousness beyond current biological limitations.

For over 15 years, we have been at the forefront of research and development in this field, fostering collaboration between leading neuroscientists, technologists, and visionaries who share our mission. Our efforts have been powered by a dedicated community—over 100 volunteers have contributed to our initiatives over the years, with 30+ actively driving our programs forward today.

Position Overview

We're seeking a Data Science intern who is motivated, self learning and

Key Responsibilities:

  • Help interpret data points and identify trends
  • Handling of Complex data points and building pipelines if needed.
  • Hands-on academic/side project experience working with data collection, manipulation, analysis, and/or modeling
  • Implement new features and functionality based on project requirements
  • Document code and maintain technical documentation
  • Collaborate with other technical volunteers and research team members
  • Assist with code reviews and testing

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience performing data analysis using Python (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.), R and/or SQL.
  • Comfortable working with statistical models in a data-rich environment.
  • Ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Interest in brain science, neural technologies, or whole brain emulation is a plus.
  • Early start (before May 1) is a plus.

Time Commitment
Approximately 20 - 40 hours per week, with flexibility on scheduling.

Benefits:

  • Build a portfolio of work in a collaborative environment
  • We are able to coordinate with university programs on carrying out credit-earning student internships in association with the Carboncopies Foundation.
  • Contribute to cutting-edge research in an emerging field
  • Collaborate with other developers and researchers
  • Potential for co-authorship on publications
  • Expand your professional network in the neuroscience and technology communities
  • Attend our events and webinars at no cost

To apply for Data Science Engineering Internship:

Return to Internships page