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Intern - Bacterial Genomics and Computational Biology, R&D Undergrad Year Round

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Sandia National Laboratories

Apr 24

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Science
  • Livermore

Requirements

  • Qualifications We Require:
  • You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
  • Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program
  • Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
  • U.S. citizen, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
  • Qualifications We Desire:
  • Major in bioinformatics or computational biology, or, in biochemistry, microbiology, evolutionary biology or a related field coupled with strong experience in bioinformatics or computational biology. Alternatively, a major in computer or information sciences with an academic foundation in biology and strong interest in developing bioinformatics skills.
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., knowledge of python or Perl)
  • A strong background in microbiology, including studies of microbiomes, genome evolution, microbial communities and bacteriophages.
  • Bioinformatics skills and familiarity with related software tools for phylogenetics, comparative genomics, genome assembly and genome annotation.
  • Familiarity with Linux and slurm job launching
  • Experience with genome engineering and synthetic biology
  • Computational biology skills.
  • Familiarity with prokaryotic genomics, genetics and molecular biology.
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Responsibilities

  • Work remote with hybrid options
  • Devise innovative computational approaches to expand and annotate the world’s largest well-curated database of microbial genomic islands
  • Work collaboratively to execute, track and refine project plans with an integrated multidisciplinary team that may include members from national labs, universities and industry
  • Contribute to communicating your research through writing scientific papers

Sandia National Laboratories

DOE labs securing a peaceful and free world through science and technology.

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Mission & Purpose

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier DOE science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. Our team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and business specialists apply their knowledge and skill toward delivering cutting-edge technology in an array of areas. Across our main sites in Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA, our research ranges from nuclear defense and homeland and global security to innovative work in biotechnology, environmental preservation, energy, and cyber security. Our teams have shared some of the reasons they enjoy working at Sandia: • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide • Extraordinary co-workers • Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world (tours.sandia.gov) • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities • Work-life balance with flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and convenient on-site amenities