Paid bioinformatics intern position at EMBL Rome—The molecular mechanisms underlying rodent behavior
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 taxes) 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.
Clarifying Edit3: 1000E/month in the area the lab is in (not Rome city center) is enough for somebody to live alone in a studio apartment (400Eish/month), not needing roomate like in most big cities--Italy is much, much cheaper to live in than American cities, so quality of life is quite a bit higher. Top firms and such in the city center only pay 700-800E/month to their interns.