FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship is for the summer of 2025.
What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?
Applicants should be currently in a quantitative sciences PhD or post-doctoral program, such as Computer Science, Math, or Computational Biology.
Is a passion for healthcare important for this role?
Yes, a demonstrated passion for healthcare is an important qualification for this internship.
What programming languages and technologies should applicants be proficient in?
Applicants should have strong knowledge of programming languages with a focus on machine learning, including Python, Spark, R, TensorFlow, and Sagemaker.
Will interns work with real-world data?
Yes, data science interns will analyze complex clinical, translational, and real-world patient data.
Is experience with next generation sequencing important for this role?
Yes, applicants should have experience with next generation sequencing (omics) translational data analysis.
Are good communication and presentation skills required?
Yes, good communication and presentation skills are required for this position.
What type of problems will interns work on?
Interns will work on complex data science problems, including modeling techniques to interpret, infer, and recommend based on insights from data.
What is BMS's stance on workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities?
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process and supports reasonable workplace accommodations.
Is vaccination for Covid-19 required for employees?
Yes, the company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.