Summer 2024 - Machine Learning and Bioinformatics - Informatics and Predictive Science (IPS) Internship
Organisation Name: Bristol Myers Squibb
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Country: United States
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Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. At Bristol Myers Squibb we are inspired by a single vision transforming patients lives through science. In oncology hematology immunology and cardiovascular disease and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. Position Summary We are seeking a highly talented and motivated student for a summer internship with the Cambridge MA Predictive Sciences group. A successful candidate will work with their mentor to investigate artificial neural networks and transfer learning for the analysis of multi-omics data. Neural networks especially large language models (LLM) and generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and transfer learning have achieved remarkable success across various domains such as natural language processing and computer vision. More recently these approaches have been employed in the study of omics data as well. The candidate will conduct a thorough benchmarking analysis on the published methods in this field such as Geneformer with a focus on objectives such as gene network inference using publicly available databases such as TCGA and in-house BMS datasets. The outcomes of this analysis can then be applied to several ongoing projects in IPS and have broader applications within the oncology domain. Throughout this process the candidate will have the opportunity to learn from experienced computational biologists exercise their skills in bioinformatics and learn about the process of R&D in an industry setting. Key Responsibilities Research and curate scientific literature pertaining to the application of neural networks and transfer learning in the analysis of omics data. Implement and evaluate the performance of neural network-based multi-omics data integration approaches using publicly available and internal transcriptomics/genetic datasets. Provide written documentation and specifications for developed methods and workflows. Deliver and communicate analysis results to the team. Qualifications & Experience Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science bioinformatics statistics physics or a similar field. Experience in programming with Python and R as well as common statistical frameworks in the corresponding language (e.g. scikit-learn Tensorflow and Pytorch). Working knowledge of statistical modelling and machine/deep learning is strongly preferred. Familiarity with different omics modalities and their processing pipelines. Must be able to work full-time for the program duration. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Why You Should Apply Around the world we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives. BMSEC BMSINTERN BMSCO-OP If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture promoting diversity in clinical trials while our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration innovation productivity employee well-being and engagement and it enhances the Company culture. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application or in any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff customers patients and communities. As a result the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws in your area. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
