r/bioinformaticscareers

Hey everyone,,
I'm looking for paid internships to do in summer 2027, I have a very small list and I don't know what opportunities that are worth it and popular.
I don't care about the country as long as it's paid and an English friendly country/company, can't wait for you suggestions!!

Hello all,

I am a CS student(Post-bacc) and my background is Biology.

I have two plans.

1. Go to graduate school in Bioinformatics(Non-thesis track preferably) before finishing this CS program.

2. Join the Army Reserve and get a TS clearance.

I just vaguely think the security clearance + bioinformatics degree would help me set my foot in the public sector/defense contractors. Probably there would be demand across national laboratories, government agencies, and Military.

Does anyone know if it would be helpful for me to get a bioinformatics related job in those fields?

Your insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi all! I'm about to graduate from my PhD, with a thesis topic in statistical genetics. I'm well-versed in R coding, but not so much python. I also frequently do basic statistical modeling (regression, survival analysis etc.) + genetic analyses (GWAS, TWAS, PRS). I would like to get a job that helps me develop an AI skillset in the context of genomics - any advice to help me break into the field? Employers to look out for? (US-based)

Jenny Chen’s lab at EMBL Rome, in collaboration with my lab (Rompani Lab) is looking for a bioinformatics intern to contribute to multiple projects investigating the molecular mechanisms in the brain underlying rodent behavior. These projects address questions ranging from cognitive decline to the evolution of social behavior across rodents. The intern will be responsible for analyzing bulk- and single-cell RNA-sequencing data collected from rodent brains to identify genetic markers and neuronal cell types that drive behavioral phenotypes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in computer programming and statistics, and has experience analyzing neuronal transcriptomic data. Experience working with data from non-model organisms is a plus, but not required.

The position is a full-time (1000€/month, after tax) on-site position at EMBL Rome, and requires a minimum of a 1-year commitment. The start date is as soon as possible. To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to chenlab.emblrome@gmail.com. Your cover letter should include: 1) what attracts you to the position, 2) how your experience is relevant to the position, 3) confirmation that you are able to commit to a 1-year on-site position at EMBL Rome, and 4) your preferred start date.

Clarifying Edit: We take candidates from anywhere in the world--EMBL is an EU-level intergovernmental organization, so has an easier time with getting people visas than most places.

Clarifying Edit2: We are interviewing on a rolling basis, will put an edit note here when position is filled.

About the Opportunity

One Patient One Cure (OPOC) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit developing CureCancer model for personalizing treatment for rare and treatment-resistant cancers. We integrate multi-omics data, clinical literature, and patient histories to accelerate drug discovery and support truly personalized oncology care.

We are seeking volunteer biostatisticians and bioinformaticians to support the statistical and analytical rigor of our research. This is a remote, flexible, project-based role for experienced professionals who want their expertise to directly shape how AI is applied to one of medicine's hardest problems.

Role and Responsibilities

As a volunteer in this role, you may be invited to:

• Review and validate statistical design for AI model development on rare cancer cohorts including cross-validation strategy, data leakage controls, and small-sample inference on high-dimensional genomic data
• Support analytical planning across multi-omics datasets including genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic layers
• Collaborate with our internal engineering and internal team on data wrangling workflows and quality control procedures.
• Contribute to technical reports, abstracts, or peer-reviewed publications arising from CureCancer research

Project scope and timing will vary. Involvement is matched to your interests and availability.

Qualifications and Expertise

We are looking for individuals with:

• Background in biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or computational biology (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in R, Python, or equivalent statistical tools but technical work is optional
• Familiarity with high-dimensional biological data or multi-omics analysis
• Interest in rare disease research, precision oncology, or AI in healthcare

Time Commitment

• Flexible and project-based
• Typical engagement: 10-20 hours per project
• Projects may arise several times per year depending on development phase

Benefits of Participation

• Formal contributor credit on CureCancer research outputs
• Co-authorship on papers, technical reports, or conference presentations where applicable
• Access to OPOC's network of institutional collaborators and our strategic partnership with Institute Itech S.r.l. (Milan)
• First-priority consideration for paid professional or advisory roles as OPOC moves into funded development.

I'm an undergrad, about to graduate in Bioinformatics & IT (data analysis), and I gotta say the job market is ROUGH.
I'm sure you all understand, but I wanted to ask: do any entry-level jobs nowadays have openings for bachelor's-level candidates in bioinformatics?

Since many colleges are mostly a master's level degree/PhD for this field of study, graduating with a bachelor's in this position leaves me as a small outlier. I've done some metabolomics research and have gained experience in Python, R, Linux, and Java. etc., over the 2 years I'vebeend here.

In my position, what would you recommend me doing?
-Should I seek higher education and do a master's in perhaps quant biomedicine? bioinformatics? Any recommendations?
- Should I immediately go for a MD/PHD conjoined route?
- Should I work?
- Should I cease to exist?

Please help me LOL, this block has been hitting me for a while

I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Biochemistry, but I’ve been seriously considering dropping out and switching to Bioinformatics.
I had an education gap before starting my master’s, and I’ve struggled to get back into academics. I’ve also been treated poorly by some of my peers and even a professor for being slow academically, which has really affected my confidence. I just don’t think this is for me.

On top of that, my college is extremely disorganised. Some days are unnecessarily long, others are very short, and there are days when teachers simply don’t show up. I travel almost two hours each way, often just to come home feeling like I’ve wasted an entire day.

I’m genuinely interested in bioinformatics. However, I can’t tell whether I genuinely want to switch fields or whether I’m just desperate to leave an environment I’m unhappy in

I also feel horribly guilty because i’ll be disappointing my mom if i told her im planning to drop out.

I’d really appreciate some honest advice, particularly from people who’ve pursued either degree or work in these fields. Would switching to Bioinformatics make sense for my long-term career, or should I stick it out and finish my current degree?