Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory invites applications for a Computational Internship working in the laboratory of Dr. Alexander Dobin. The successful candidates will join a team of biological data scientists working on novel statistical methods and computational algorithms for multi-omics processing and integration, and leverage Big Genomic Data to elucidate various problems in precision health, such as genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of cancer development and progression, and clinical impact of functional variants.

This position would require an individual to work under the direct supervision of a faculty member to develop software for scientific research. This position requires a working knowledge of one or more programming languages and software development techniques including.

This position is affiliated with the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology (SCQB).

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled Undergraduate Student with at least one year of experience in the quantitative sciences (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering etc.)

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Required: work experience in C/C++ programming. Desired: experience in scientific data visualization (Python, Matlab, R), familiarity with genomics and the next-generation sequencing technologies.

This is a remote opportunity.

All applicates should only apply through the provided link: Position ID: 03027-R

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