Aartificial intelligence, Computational Algorithms, Machine learning techniques, Proteomics, Python Programming
Talus Bioscience is seeking highly motivated summer interns to join our team! Internships are PAID and available in the areas of research & development, drug discovery, proteomics, and data science. These internships provide opportunities to own and participate in challenging and impactful business-critical projects at a thriving biotech start-up!
Internships are approximately 3-months (summer) in duration and the roles are performed on-site at our Seattle, WA laboratory under the supervision of PhD scientists. Relocation assistance benefits are not available for this job posting. Interns will participate in all lab meetings, team meetings, and the company summer retreat, as well as Talus social and team-building events. All positions require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and successful candidates will complement our culture and align with our core values. At the end of the internship, interns will present their project to the entire company.
Group: Computational Biology
Title: Data Science Intern
Internship Description: Talus Bio is seeking a summer intern to develop innovative approaches to analyze proteomics data leveraging the latest advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The intern will work with the computational biology team to pilot new computational methods that will enhance our ability to target previously undruggable proteins.
Target Applicant: Graduate or undergraduate student in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field
Status: Full-time role (40 hours/week); hourly (non-exempt) position
Required Skills: 2+ years of Python programming, some experience with Machine Learning
Assignments: Develop machine learning approaches to improve proteomics data analysis and drug discovery. The project will be aligned to the intern's interests and experience.
Pay Range: $24.00 – $26.00/hour
Benefits: 401(k) contribution by Talus (4%), commuter benefits (transit or parking subsidy), free company meal per week, participation in Talus social events
Talus Bio is a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology startup company working on drug development for gene regulators. Talus spun out of two leading institutions in September 2020 (University of Washington and Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences) and is located in Seattle, WA. We are building a data-enabled drug development platform that will focus primarily on small-molecule drug development in oncology.