High School SRAP - Computational Biology Intern [Summer]

Overview The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) leads novel and necessary research in three core areas: Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Molecular Sciences. The contributions of EBSD staff are many as we continue to elevate the impact of PNNL's science mission: to understand, predict, and control the complex adaptive systems underlying the science behind Earth, energy, and security. Responsibilities Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking ambitious, high caliber sophomore, junior or senior high school students for intern assignments within the Student Research Apprenticeship Program (SRAP). This summer internship is a research-based experience for students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors and/or students traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering. SRAP is a 10-week program, estimated based on start date; the anticipated start date for summer cohort will be June 18, 2024. The Computational Biology group in Biological Sciences Division is seeking summer high school interns to develop their computational skills by participating on a variety of projects in computational biology. Interns should expect to work in multidisciplinary teams on computing and data analytics tasks across the spectrum of omics applications. Interns will be supported and guided by project and management mentors, and build their network of colleagues through team-based project work. Candidates may contribute to analysis, development of software technologies and algorithms, and publications such as manuscripts and presentations. Successful candidates will be responsible for learning software and algorithm techniques under supervision of mentors to support ongoing multidisciplinary projects. Tasks may include modeling and simulation, data analytics, graph theory and analysis, statistics and machine learning/AI, or other relevant techniques to support project goals. ****HOW TO APPLY**** To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration: Step 1: Upload Resume or CV in “Resume” section only (note: If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to). Step 2: Upload a Cover Letter separately in “Additional Documents” section of the application. Please name the file of the Cover Letter “CB – Summer 2024 SRAP Cover Letter”. If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing) Preferred Qualifications: Some familiarity with mathematics and a willingness to apply these principles to computational biology Experience with Python, R, and/or other common programming languages and analysis tools Some background in biological sciences with special emphasis on omics and/or bioinformatics Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not applicable. Additional Information Not applicable. Testing Designated Position This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). 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