Job Description
Summary
The internship provides hands-on training in bioinformatics within a neurological research environment at the Jan and Duncan Neurological Research Institute. The intern will receive structured onboarding in bioinformatics fundamentals, data handling, and analytical techniques, followed by progressive involvement in real-world research projects. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, the intern will apply computational and analytical methods to biological datasets, gain exposure to ongoing research initiatives, and develop practical skills through project-based learning, regular feedback, and collaborative lab activities.
Job Purpose
Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.
Job Duties
- Participate in introductory training on bioinformatics concepts and project objectives
- Manage, clean, and organize biological and genomics-related datasets
- Conduct statistical and computational analyses using established workflows
- Apply programming skills (e.g., Python and R) to support data analysis tasks
- Interpret and summarize analytical results under mentor supervision
- Contribute to ongoing research projects within the lab
- Perform literature reviews related to assigned research topics
- Attend lab meetings, project discussions, and training sessions
- Prepare and present findings or project updates as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience with programming languages such as Python and R
- Basic understanding of molecular biology concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in bioinformatics research and project-based learning
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research-focused environment
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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