Data Science Intern, Hematology/Oncology Research

BMC Software • Boston, MA

7d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dries Lab is seeking a skilled computational scientist with a strong software engineering background to join our lab and lead the development of a spatial ATAC-seq analysis pipeline for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET) data. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust, scalable workflows for processing, analysis, and visualization of spatial chromatin accessibility data, from raw data handling through to biological interpretation. A key aspect of the role involves integrating spatial ATAC-seq data with complementary modalities within complex bioinformatics ecosystems, including Giotto Suite. The candidate will contribute to and extend existing tooling, requiring a high standard of software engineering practice — including clean, well-documented, and maintainable code — and the ability to navigate and build upon large, multi-package frameworks.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.
• The ideal candidate holds a degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, and has hands-on experience with ATAC-seq or other chromatin accessibility assays.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python is essential, along with a solid understanding of epigenomics, gene regulation, and cancer biology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with spatial omics platforms or software development in an open-source research context is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Building robust, scalable workflows for processing, analysis, and visualization of spatial chromatin accessibility data, from raw data handling through to biological interpretation.
• Integrating spatial ATAC-seq data with complementary modalities within complex bioinformatics ecosystems, including Giotto Suite.
• Contribute to and extend existing tooling

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees