Intern/Aide
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7356240 (Ref:25386-en_US)
Posted: June 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Intern/Aide will assist in cancer genomics research by supporting data processing, analysis, and visualization of multi-omics datasets. Collaborates with research teams to perform statistical analyses and apply machine learning techniques to investigate complex biological questions related to cancer.
Responsibilities include generating high-quality figures and tables using R (ggplot2) to effectively communicate findings, as well as contributing to integrative analyses of genomic data. The role provides hands-on training in cancer genomics, statistical modeling, and computational biology.
Through this position, interns gain practical experience in:
- Processing and analyzing cancer genomics and other omics datasets
- Conducting integrative data analysis using R
- Applying statistical modeling and machine learning approaches
- Visualizing and presenting research results for scientific interpretation
This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in bioinformatics, data science, and translational cancer research.
Job Purpose
Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.
Job Duties
- Performs entry level administrative or laboratory duties.
- May observe tasks related to field of study or career interest.
- May assists with special projects/programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
