Computational Biology Research Intern

The Role

Join us in creating biological reasoning and building foundational models for systems biology, harnessing generative AI to revolutionize our understanding and programming of biology from molecules to organisms. As a Computational Biology Research Intern, you'll work alongside members of our research team and our founders to develop AI systems capable of complex biological reasoning across multiple scales.

Our internships offer flexible commitment, with a minimum of 20 hours per week, ranging 12 to 24 weeks. We have various start dates available to accommodate your academic schedule. There may be opportunities for full-time employment upon successful completion of your degree.

• You will analyze and integrate large-scale biological datasets using cutting-edge computational techniques
• You will develop and optimize data processing pipelines to support our AI modeling efforts
• You will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to integrate bioinformatics approaches into our AI platform
• You will contribute to the improvement of our biological data management systems
• Your work will directly impact the development of our biologically-aware AI platform, transforming the landscape of medicine

Make a real tangible impact on millions of lives by pushing the boundaries of AI in biology.

Who We're Looking For

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field
• You have strong programming skills in Python and experience with bioinformatics tools
• You are familiar with SQL and database management
• You have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• You are eager to learn and can work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
• You are passionate about using data science to unlock the secrets of biology
• You exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving, thinking beyond the specific task, taking ownership of challenges, and pride in solving them
• You have a mature mindset in ambiguous situations, helping to frame questions and seek clarity while making decisions in the face of uncertainty
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate complex technical concepts

Data Points

• You have experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS
• You have hands-on biology laboratory experience
• You have contributed to peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics or biology
• You have knowledge of machine learning techniques applied to biological data

Our Values

❤️ Heart: We foster a culture of ownership. We are assembling a team of individuals who are passionate and take pride in their contributions.

🏆 Excellence: We have an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuously challenge ourselves to reach the highest standards.

🚀 Practicality: We value practicality and results-oriented thinking. We are committed to making a tangible impact on the lives of our patients and the broader community.

📣 Honesty: We place a high value on honesty and directness. We firmly believe in addressing issues as they arise, in an open and transparent manner.

🎮 Fun: We believe that life is too short to not have fun. That's why we're committed to creating an engaging and enjoyable work environment. Our goal is to create a workplace that is fun, rewarding and fulfilling.

What We Offer

• We encourage new and different ideas, creativity and contrarian thinking. We are looking forward to further shaping our culture with early team members. You'll have a chance to make your mark!
• You own your day-to-day management. We don't care when or where you work, we care if we all hit our milestones.
• Competitive salary and equity in a growing, well-funded startup
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Healthy feedback focused environment to help you strive - leadership will have high expectations, regularly share constructive feedback, support you and help you grow, and welcome receiving feedback and ideas from you