Job Description

Meta Biosciences is seeking motivated Bioinformatics Interns with foundational skills in Python, R, and Linux shell scripting. Selected interns will work on microbiome sequencing data, develop and execute reproducible bioinformatics workflows, and identify and address challenges in metagenome assembly and data processing.

This internship offers hands-on experience with large-scale metagenomic datasets, parallel computing, bioinformatics tools, and real-world pipeline development.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with microbiome sequencing data.
• Develop and execute reproducible bioinformatics workflows.
• Identify gaps and challenges in metagenome assembly.
• Troubleshoot metagenomic data processing challenges.
• Work with large-scale biological datasets.
• Gain practical experience in parallel computing and bioinformatics pipeline development.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology.
• Applicants pursuing other degree programmes are not encouraged to apply.

Experience

Foundational knowledge of bioinformatics and computational biology.

Experience with microbiome analysis or metagenomics is desirable.

Ability to work with biological datasets in a Linux command-line environment.

No minimum prior work experience specified.

Skills Required

• Basic Python programming.
• Basic R programming.
• Linux shell scripting.
• Linux command-line proficiency.
• Interest in microbiome analysis and metagenomics.
• Understanding of biological data processing and reproducible workflows.

Additional Information

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