Data Science Intern, Hematology/Oncology Research

Position: Data Science Intern, Hematology/Oncology Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

End Date: July 2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dries Lab is seeking a skilled computational scientist with a strong software engineering background to join our lab and lead the development of a spatial ATAC-seq analysis pipeline for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET) data. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust, scalable workflows for processing, analysis, and visualization of spatial chromatin accessibility data, from raw data handling through to biological interpretation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• A key aspect of the role involves integrating spatial ATAC-seq data with complementary modalities within complex bioinformatics ecosystems, including Giotto Suite.

• The candidate will contribute to and extend existing tooling, requiring a high standard of software engineering practice — including clean, well-documented, and maintainable code — and the ability to navigate and build upon large, multi-package frameworks.

EDUCATION:

• Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.

EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate holds a degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, and has hands-on experience with ATAC-seq or other chromatin accessibility assays.

• Proficiency in R and/or Python is essential, along with a solid understanding of epigenomics, gene regulation, and cancer biology.

• Experience with spatial omics platforms or software development in an open-source research context is highly desirable.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay

• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.

• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $15.00 - $20.00/hr.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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