Job Description
Summary
The Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a motivated Intern/Aide to support cutting-edge cancer genomics and bioinformatics research. This role balances hands-on data engineering with rigorous statistical modeling to uncover insights into cancer biology. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between complex biological datasets and actionable medical insights while developing advanced skills in computational biology.
Job Purpose
Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.
Job Duties
Statistical Modeling & Machine Learning
- Apply statistical models to identify patterns in clinical and genomic data.
- Implement machine learning algorithms to predict biological outcomes.
- Conduct robust data analysis using R programming.
Visualization & Reporting
- Design publication-quality data visualizations using the ggplot2 package in R.
- Generate comprehensive figures and tables summarizing analytical findings.
- Present structured results clearly to senior research personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
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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