Bioinformatics Internship / Placement
by Illumina
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About Illumina
At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.
We have established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies through our focus on innovation, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a myriad of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments.
Bioinformatics Internship / Placement
If you are seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference, then join Illumina in our iAspire Internship Program. Our mission is to help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
Each summer, over 75 undergrad, Masters and PhD students embrace our internship roles. Our 12-month program, iAspire, focuses on relevant project work, professional and personal development, in addition to networking opportunities.
This internship will allow a student with bioinformatics, mathematical or computing skills to apply their expertise in perfecting the current methods for mutational signature analysis. The student will contribute to solving important problems that could help transform current practices of cancer diagnostics and treatment.
The student will create new methods for analysis and display of mutational signatures through working with sequencing data of multiple cancer samples. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment where biomedical sciences intersect with clinical applications.
Preferred background & Qualifications
- Experience with Python or R and statistics
- Knowledge of next-generation sequencing and cancer genomics is advantageous. Preferred Major: Bioinformatics, mathematical or computing background
- Must be rising junior in a Bachelors program or above. A Master or PhD-level student is preferred
- Must have strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
The Selection Process
Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed initially by our dedicated recruitment team, with shortlisted candidates being contacted via telephone, before being invited to complete a digital, video interview. The culmination of our selection process is for the finalists to attend an all-day assessment centre event at our offices.
Assessment days scheduled for 6th & 7th March 2018.
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