MD Anderson Cancer Center

About the Company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. MD Anderson provides cancer care at several convenient locations throughout the Greater Houston Area and collaborates with community hospitals and health systems nationwide through MD Anderson Cancer Network(r). U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" survey has ranked MD Anderson the nation's top hospital for cancer care. Every year since the survey began in 1990, MD Anderson has been named one of the top two cancer hospitals. The recognition reflects the passion of our 21,000 extraordinary employees and 1,000 volunteers for providing exceptional care to our patients and their families, and for realizing our mission to #EndCancer. You can view all of our career opportunities at careers.mdanderson.org.

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Company Name

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Job Title

Research Intern -Computational - Statistical Research Intern

Job Description

**Job Title:** Research Intern – Computational/Statistical Research **Role Summary:** Full‑time research intern in a bioinformatics lab focusing on statistical and computational methods to decipher gene regulatory mechanisms using multi‑omics, spatial omics, and imaging data in cancer research. The role involves developing and applying novel statistical models, building reproducible pipelines, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. **Expactations:** - Demonstrate strong foundation in statistical theory and computational biology. - Work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment. - Produce reproducible research outputs and maintain code quality. - Communicate findings clearly through written reports or manuscripts. **Key Responsibilities:** - Analyze bulk and single‑cell genomic, spatial omics, and imaging datasets. - Design and implement statistical models to uncover cancer‑specific mechanisms. - Develop and maintain software tools (R packages, Python modules, pipelines, interactive web pages). - Submit and manage batch jobs on Linux high‑performance computing clusters. - Document workflows, ensure reproducibility, and assist with manuscript preparation. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in R, Python, and Unix/Linux shell scripting. - Experience with high‑performance computing and batch job submission. - Hands‑on experience processing bulk/single‑cell genomics, spatial omics, or image data. - Ability to create reproducible pipelines and version‑controlled code (e.g., Git). - Strong statistical knowledge (mathematical statistics, inference, linear regression). - Excellent written and verbal communication; prior publications or manuscript drafts preferred. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field. - No specific certifications required; coursework or research experience in statistical methods and computational genomics is essential.

Houston, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

09-09-2025

Company Name

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Job Title

Research Intern - Epidemiology

Job Description

Houston, United states

On site

Fresher

09-09-2025