• Job Description

  Req#: R258949

  Job Description

  The Future Talent Program within the Data, AI, and Genome Sciences (DAGS) Department is offering co-op opportunities that last a period of six months. There is one position in the Early Discovery Genetics group. Candidates can apply for the opportunity to be involved in a computational project designed to enable students to further develop their skills and to evaluate if we are the right company for their long-term goals. We are seeking highly motivated and talented students with computational skills and experience.

  Early Discovery Genetics (1 position, Cambridge MA or remote):

  • Build and maintain large-scale genetics and genomics datasets (e.g., GWAS, cell-type QTL, epigenetics, and Hi-C data) to be incorporated into various pipelines

  • Implementation of latest published statistical and computational methods to improve statistical power and computational efficiency in statistical genetics analyses.

  • Assist with development of a scalable causal gene identification pipeline designed to generate high-confidence gene lists for target identification and prioritization by integrating multiple existing computational pipelines and data types.

  Required Education and Skills:

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a Bachelor's degree program in Biological Sciences or a related field of study. Students enrolled in graduate programs (MS or PhD) are highly encouraged to apply.

  • Candidates must be available to work full-time for 6 months in 2024 as part of a formal co-op program.

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Candidates must have excellent academic achievement and analytical ability.

  • Candidates must have demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.

  • Candidates may have interests/experience in ANY of the fields of molecular biology, immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, or bioinformatics.

  • For this computational project, specific skill sets could include one or more of the following: experience with R or Python programming languages, analysis of bulk or single cell datasets.

  Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

  Expected salary range:

  $39,600.00-$105,500.00

  FTP2024

  MRL2024

  ET2024

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  Employee Status:

  Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

  Relocation:

  No relocation

  VISA Sponsorship:

  No

  Travel Requirements:

  No Travel Required

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Hybrid, Remote Work

  Shift:

  1st - Day

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  n/a

• About the company

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