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Summer 2025 - PhD Internship - Bioinformatics

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Oct 6, 2024

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    Full-time
    Summer Internship
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AI generated summary

  • You need a strong foundation in biochemistry or cancer biology, experience in applied stats, RNA sequencing, R (preferred), and good communication skills. Must be in a relevant PhD program.
  • You will develop algorithms, analyze single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics data, integrate datasets, and communicate findings to enhance therapeutic strategies.

Requirements

  • A strong foundation in biochemistry, cancer biology or immunology
  • Experience in applied statistics and machine learning
  • Experience with RNA sequencing, bulk and single-cell - spatial transcriptomics a plus
  • Experience in R or Python (R preferred)
  • Experience with systems biology, network or graph theory is a plus
  • Experience with version control systems such as Github is a plus
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computational biology, biostatistics, or a similar field
  • Must be able to work full-time for the program's duration
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Using and developing systems biology algorithms and machine learning methods
  • Analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing or spatial transcriptomics data with the aim of deciphering immune, stromal and tumor cellular states and other disease properties to facilitate the development of novel therapeutics and to identify applications of existing therapies to improve patient outcome.
  • Integrating independent datasets with differing sample and assay types to address fundamental questions in immune response and/or evasion.
  • Deliver and communicate analysis results to the team

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship program is a paid 10-week summer program.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates should be currently enrolled in a PhD program in computational biology, biostatistics, or a similar field.

What skills are preferred for applicants?

A strong foundation in biochemistry, cancer biology, or immunology, experience in applied statistics and machine learning, and proficiency in R or Python (with R preferred) are preferred. Experience with RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics is a plus.

What kind of tasks will interns be responsible for?

Interns will be responsible for using and developing systems biology algorithms, analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing or spatial transcriptomics data, integrating independent datasets, and communicating analysis results to the team.

Will there be opportunities for mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will work with a mentor and collaborate with experienced computational biologists and disease subject matter experts.

Is there a requirement for full-time availability?

Yes, candidates must be able to work full-time for the duration of the program.

How will interns present their results?

At the end of the summer, interns will present their results to the entire Informatics and Predictive Sciences group.

Are there opportunities for learning and professional growth?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and gain a better understanding of the complexities of drug development from an industry perspective.

What is the on-site work requirement for this position?

Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite presence; onsite work is considered essential for collaboration and productivity.

Does BMS have specific health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19?

Yes, BMS strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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Bristol Myers Squibb

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Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.