About the role#
As an Alzheimer’s Disease Translational Research Intern, you will join our team to support programs funded by the National Institutes on Aging. You will conduct multi-omic research using data from the AD Knowledge Portal and other public resources. This role focuses on applying computational biology and bioinformatics skills to transcriptomic, proteomic, epigenomic, and metabolomic datasets. You may contribute to peer-reviewed publications, share processed data or code, and present findings to internal and external academic colleagues.
What you'll do#
- Develop research initiatives using exploratory and hypothesis-driven analysis on complex, high-dimensional datasets.
- Apply advanced statistics, machine learning methods, and study design expertise to analyze and interpret data.
- Create and document methods, pipelines, and tools for data analysis while adhering to standards of reproducible research.
- Engage in multi-omic research, including pre-processing and normalization protocols for epigenetic, proteomic, or transcriptomic data.
- Run differential methylation or expression analyses and conduct meta-analysis across cohorts and brain regions.
- Evaluate omics data for molecular profile changes across stages of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathology.
- Communicate findings, maintain detailed records, and present work to funders and collaborators.
- Participate in research conferences and workshops.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of or a recent degree in an M.S. or Ph.D. program in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related discipline.
- At least 1 year of research experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in data extraction, data cleaning, and complex statistical analysis.
- Experience with machine learning techniques using R or Python.
- A commitment to open science, collaboration, and supporting scientific research.
- Strong critical thinking skills and a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.
- Ability to submit a 100% original cover letter and CV.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship with an hourly wage of $35 - 40.
- Work can be performed remotely or on-site within the United States.
- Travel is required a minimum of two times per year for on-site events in Seattle, WA.
- The position is available for 3-6 months, with start dates in Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
About Sage Bionetworks
Sage Bionetworks is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on biotechnology research and data sharing. It employs 124 people and specializes in open science, mobile health, and systems biology. The organization develops technology platforms to support distributive research communities and clinical studies.
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