Research Intern -Computational - Statistical Research Intern

A full-time Research Intern position is available in Dr. Ye Zheng's lab at the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Zheng's lab () works on problems at the interface of statistical, computational and biomedical sciences. The lab has developed methods to decipher gene cis-regulatory mechanisms from transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics and three-dimensional (3D) chromatin interaction perspectives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Intern to join our dynamic, hybrid, and highly collaborative lab. This computational genomics candidate is expected to leverage the single-cell / bulk-cell multi-omics data, spatial omics data, and image data to reveal the cancer-specific mechanism that underlies the differential efficacies and toxicities of treatment across patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to pioneering biological, clinically important and methodologically challenging problems by innovating cutting-edge statistical models and computational methods.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

• Solid training in Statistics / Mathematics :

Past course or research training in statistics, including but not limited to mathematical statistics, statistical inference, and linear regression.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

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To apply, please email the following to Dr. Ye Zheng at yzheng8@mdanderson.org.

(1) a cover letter describing past contributions to the field, future research plan, career development plan, scientific motivation and interests that align with Dr. Zheng's lab,

(2) a curriculum vitae that includes publications and GitHub links of past project codes or developed software

(3) emails and phone numbers of a list of three references

POSITION INFORMATION

This position (full-time or part-time) provides a stipend between $28,000 and $36,000.

FACULTY MENTOR

Ye Zheng, PhD