Applications for this job are now closed
Are you seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference? Then you should consider Illumina's Internship Program. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
We have established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies through our focus on innovation, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a myriad of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.
When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world will ignite the same passion in you that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish things beyond expectations.
The role
This role is a 12-month internship starting in July 2022, finishing July 2023. Based at our offices in Granta Park, Cambridge. Our program focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities.
The Genome Informatics group in the Research & Development organisation at Illumina is seeking a talented computational scientist to develop informatics tools and novel, insightful analyses that will transform population-scale genomics data into actionable clinical insights. Our team works closely with internal collaborators to develop secondary analysis methods that are accelerating discoveries and extending the clinical utility of whole genome DNA sequencing.
The intern will work on exciting projects leveraging the power of genome imputation to extend the clinical utility of whole genome DNA sequencing.
Role and responsibilities
- Develop a good understanding of Illumina’s sequencing technology and bioinformatics tools
- Analyse population-scale whole genome DNA sequencing data
- Improve or extend genome imputation methods
- Design experiments to demonstrate the benefits of new methods
- Written and spoken communication of results
About you
- Masters or PhD student in bioinformatics, genomics, statistics, data science or related areas
- Basic understanding of population genetics
- Comfortable with R, Python or similar computer language and working in a linux environment
- Previous classroom or practical experience with statistical or machine learning methods
- Familiarity with next generation sequencing data analysis is advantageous
The Selection Process
- Submit application before 10th December 2021 to be considered
- Longlisted candidates will be invited to submit a video application
- Shortlisted candidates must be available to interview 10th January 2022 onwards
- Successful Applicants will be invited onsite to meet their teams April 11th, 2022 prior to starting in July 2022
Right to Work: We can accept applicants from UK/EU/EEA for this internship, we will assist with any visas required. We are not currently able to sponsor those applying from outside the EEA.
Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, Illumina may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to limited exceptions) beginning November 1, 2021.Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
