Computational Biology Scholars
Stowers Computational Biology Scholars Program
The Stowers Computational Biology Scholars Program provides a valuable, career-enhancing research and mentoring opportunity for early-career computational biologists and bioinformaticians. At the Stowers Institute we value teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. Our science reflects the contributions of a wide array of individuals, technologies, and approaches that together produce innovative and impactful research. Computational Biology Scholars will be immersed in this environment within the context of a mentored and fully funded training program.
Train with our experts
A cohort of two or three Computational Biology Scholars will be immersed in the computational biology community at the Stowers Institute for 1 year with the possibility of full-time employment following the completion of the program. Stowers Computational Biology Scholars will receive mentorship and hands-on experience working alongside experts from Stowers technology centers while answering biological questions from a Stowers laboratory.
Key Dates
2023
Dec
21
Application open
2024
Mar
22
Application deadline
2024
Jun
03
Program begins
2025
Jun
06
Program ends
Applications are now closed
For information about the program and to express interest please contact compbioscholars@stowers.edu.
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The objective of the Stowers Computational Biology Program is to provide a valuable, career-enhancing research and mentoring opportunity for early-career computational biologists and bioinformaticians.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment to test biological hypotheses and analyze results using computational approaches
- Communicate with researchers and help them translate their research questions into questions that can be answered with data analysis and computation
- Write and present reports to collaborators describing analysis and results linked to code
- Participate in 1:1 mentorship meetings
- Participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and other relevant seminars
- Stay updated with relevant scientific literature
Examples of projects
- Explore the regulatory landscape of cells using data on chromatin accessibility, transcription factor binding, mRNA stability profiles, ribosome profiling, or quantitative proteomics
- Identify cell types, tissue anatomy, and inter-cell type interactions using spatial transcriptomics
- Characterize gene functions and pathways, gene expression dynamics, and genetic regulatory networks using bulk and single-cell RNA-seq
Program eligibility requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, bioinformatics, data science, or a related field, including a biology degree with experience in coding
- Basic ability to navigate and work on the Linux command line
- Some experience with data analysis and visualization using R and/or Python
- Basic ability to read existing code and make changes as needed
- Familiarity with statistics and inclination for quantitative reasoning
- Interest in biology and understanding of basic biological concepts
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Good ability to work with others and meet deadlines
- Highly motivated to learn and work in an interdisciplinary environment
What you’ll need to apply
- Application form
- CV or Resume
- Transcript (official or unofficial)
- Statement of research interests and experience (500 words maximum)
- Contact information of two or three academic or professional references
Compensation and benefits
The Stowers Institute offers a nationally competitive compensation and benefits package.
Contact us via email at compbioscholars@stowers.edu if you have questions or need additional information about the Computational Biology Scholars program.
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