2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Data Scientist Computational Biology Intern

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Job Description

The intern in the Early Clinical Development (ECD) computational biology group at Takeda GI-TAU will implement and test machine learning/deep learning based methods, to integrate and analyze large screening datasets and metadata information to generate actionable insights and interpretation for drug discovery and development questions in Gastrointestinal &  Inflammation Therapeutic Area

How You Will Contribute:

As a Computational Biology Intern, you will have the opportunity to…

• Leverage proprietary clinical multi-omics data assets and implement advanced AI/ML approaches.

• Explore and experiment with innovative strategies for data integration, visualization, and analytical approaches.

• Engage in the exploration of cutting-edge methodologies aimed at enhancing the precision and depth of analyses.

• Contribute to the development of advanced techniques within the field of Precision Medicine and Biomarker Discovery.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Fully Remote out of the Round Lake, Illinois location

• Must be pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics and any other relevant fields.  

• Familiar with machine/deep- learning frameworks/libraries. Experience in testing and implement different deep learning architecture is preferred 

• Strong programming skills in R/Python. Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell, AWS/HPC environment is preferred

• Working knowledge in molecular biology and clinical metadata

• Highly motivated with a strong interest in bioinformatics data analysis in drug discovery and development

• Quick learner, Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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