Theoretical Biology and Biophysics Post-Bachelor Student in Data Science

What You Will Do

The Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group is seeking qualified and highly motivated candidates to hire as post-bac students to work within our research teams. This is an educational opportunity for the selected candidates to contribute to cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary scientific research and collaborations, and to learn new skills and areas.

The Theoretical Biology and Biophysics (T-6) focuses on the modeling of biomedical systems and the analysis and informatics of medical, molecular, and cellular biological data. T-6 is one of the few research groups in the world devoted to mathematical modeling and computational analysis of problems in cellular and molecular biology.

The successful candidate will contribute to one or more applied research projects within the group. Responsibilities will include the design, implementation, and optimization of automated data analysis pipelines, as well as the development of visual demonstrations of the work, such as graphical user interfaces (GUIs) or web-based applications.

What You Need

• Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Education/Experience: BS/BA Degree (or soon to be awarded) from an accredited program in computer science, statistics, mathematics, bioinformatics, biology, or related field.

  • Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 out of 4.0 scale or equivalent.

  • Proficiency in python programming and data cleaning/analysis.

• Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with machine learning modeling, data analytics, and large-scale calculations.

  • Experience with web development.

  • Experience with applied ML projects.

  • Comfortable working in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Work Environment

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants

A resume and current transcript, showing the above requirements, is required. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position (not to exceed one page). Your letter or resume should provide contact information for 2-3 references who are familiar with your capabilities related to this job.

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.