Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Belgium
Rixensart
Overview
Details
What will you do?
Vx Digital Virology is an experienced team of data scientists that foster excellence in computer science, mathematics, statistics, and virology to conduct data-driven discoveries, enabling the research and development of modern viral vaccines. The Viral Computational Genomics team (VCG), as part of Vx Digital Virology, is bringing data science to scientists and viral vaccine projects to innovate, provide novel insights, and drive decision-making.
As a GSK intern, you will learn new skills and concepts in the field of molecular epidemiology and viral genomics and evolution by investigating and developing different methods to assess viral evolution and phylogeny. These activities will contribute to VCG’s analyses and computational pipelines, helping the team to deliver projects in data analytics. In addition to building new scientific knowledge, you will gain experience in research and development in industry, strategic objectives, and deadlines.
The day-to-day work will involve review of relevant literature, investigation of new methods for phylogenetic analysis with focus on spatiotemporal spread, running in-house or other tools to compute mutation rate and temporal signal, perform statistical analysis on of temporal signals, and to prepare presentations and reports. At the end of your internship, you will have contributed to the delivery of important analyses with impact in the development of viral vaccines.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Education required: You are regularly enrolled in a Bachelor/Master program in an Educational Establishment located in Europe in one of the following fields: Computer Sciences, Biological and Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Life Sciences, Genetics, Mathematics and Physics or equivalent.
Language requirement: English proficiency, French/Dutch/Portuguese is a plus
Other requirements: Basic programming skills for bioinformatics such as R, Python, or equivalent.
What are we looking for?
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B.S. or M.Sc. in Computer Sciences, Complex Systems, Mathematics and Physics, Biological and Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Life Sciences, Genetics or equivalent
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Interest in evolution and phylogenetic trees is a plus
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Excellent communication skills, ability to simplify complex problems and communicate complex solutions in a simple and effective manner
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Basic programming skills for bioinformatics such as R, Python, or equivalent
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Strong problem-solving skills driven by curiosity
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Good programming, data analytics, and modelling skills
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Remuneration: according to Belgian legal requirements, the internship will not be paid. However, some expenses will be reimbursed.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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