Wyss Zurich Translational Center- Project Adularia

Research Internship – Statistical modelling in GenAI 80 - 100 %

Start of employment 01.09. or upon agreement, temporary

The Wyss Zurich Translational Center (Wyss Zurich) is a joint accelerator of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss. The mission of Wyss Zurich is to drive the clinical translation and technology transfer of outstanding scientific discoveries into new therapies for patients and breakthrough innovations in the emerging fields of Regenerative Medicine and Robotics, and to promote hybrid technologies in these fields. Wyss Zurich brings together some of the world's leading experts to form multidisciplinary teams, pooling their knowledge and expertise.

The Adularia project is at the forefront of immune research in cancer. Studies have revealed complex interactions between gut microbes, immune system and cancer, highlighting their potential for tumorigenesis and anti-tumor immunity. Our project aims to leverage advanced computational technologies to analyze large-scale datasets, refining our understanding of therapy and patient responses.

Your responsibilities

  • Curating, processing and integrating quantitative data sets.
  • Mathematical modelling of data distributions.
  • Work with OMICS such as RNASeq, metabolomics, proteomics to extract meaningful insights.
  • Implementation of state-of-the-art neural networks.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team and participate in ongoing research.

Your profile

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Data Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
  • Strong background in quantitative research.
  • Proficient in Python, with experience in machine learning.
  • Comfortable working with metabolic, transcriptomics, and proteomics data.
  • Knowledge of R, command-line tools, Linux is plus.
  • Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when necessary.
  • Strong scientific communication skills and ability to write structured reports.

Information on your application

Please submit your application as one PDF file, including a motivation, your CV, and relevant achievements / degrees, and available references.
martin.schwill@wysszurich.ch

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Location

Wyss Zurich Translational Center- Project Adularia

Weinbergstrasse 35, 8623 Wetzikon, Switzerland

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