Bioinformatics Student Intern at The Jackson Laboratory
Bioinformatics Student Intern
- locations:Â Bar Harbor, Maine
- job requisition id:Â JR004461
Summary
The Computational Sciences (CS) department is seeking an intern this summer. Over 12 to 14 weeks, the intern will work under the direct supervision of a Sr. Computational Scientist collaborating on a research project to identify genomic loci that are related to allele loss (or gain) in the Diversity Outbred mouse.
As an intern, you will analyze ten years of genotype data and search for alleles whose frequency has changed at a rate higher than expected. You will then prioritize candidate genes and structural variants within these regions for biological follow-up. The challenges will be in wrangling large amounts of data, understanding three-dimensional tensors, and writing clean, efficient, well-documented code.
About Your JAX Internship Experience
Join peers selected from educational institutions across the country for a summer of professional growth and career exploration. As a JAX Intern, you will receive a dedicated mentor in your department and connect with your fellow interns through JAX-sponsored activities.
The ideal start date for this position is by June 3, 2024
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the structure of the Diversity Outbred mouse population, including the contribution of the eight founder strains
- Develop R scripts to analyze allele frequencies in Diversity Outbred mice
- Communicate progress regularly with supervisor, show initiative in finding solutions to problems, and actively ask for help when stuck
- Develop creative and informative graphics to show results
Desired Qualifications
JAX encourages applications from a diverse mix of educational backgrounds and experiences. Preferred qualifications include:
- Must be enrolled in a college or university program
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, bioinformatics, computer science or related field
- Experience with R
- Familiarity with genetics
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills and techniques
Submission of a cover letter and resume are required for this position
The hourly pay rate is $17.00 – $25.00. Hourly rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Keywords:Â Bioinformatics Student Intern, Bar Harbor, Maine, Computational Sciences, Genetics, Genomics, Diversity Outbred Mouse, Internship, The Jackson Laboratory
