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The Position

We seek an exceptional individual for a 6-month internship based in Basel or Zurich, Switzerland. As part of the Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CS CoE), you will contribute to enhancing research automation processes and cutting-edge agentic workflows supporting target identification in oncology. Your primary goal will be to identify gaps in our data and analysis ecosystem by collaborating with computational scientists working on target identification. You will evaluate new agentic workflows against existing tools and expert outputs, then partner with machine learning (ML) researchers and data experts to address key gaps. This may involve integrating new datasets, improving models, or developing complementary workflows.

As a Computational Biology and Medicine (CBM) intern within Roche’s strategic CS CoE team, you will interact with experts in computational biology, ML research, and data engineering. Your work will span the strategic intersection of biology and translational science, directly contributing to Roche’s mission to improve healthcare.

The Opportunity

Through this internship, you will:

• Shape the future of target identification and assessment methodologies at Roche.

• Evaluate and benchmark a state-of-the-art agentic analysis workflow against alternative tools and expert analyses from computational biologists.

• Assess whether these advanced workflows should be directly accessible to discovery stakeholders or require expert supervision.

• Identify, prioritize, and address gaps in Roche’s automation processes within the target identification and assessment domain.

• Collaborate with computational biologists and data scientists to align automation solutions with stakeholder needs.

• Partner with ML researchers and data engineers, providing feedback to improve Roche’s data ecosystem while advancing its automation capabilities.

Who You Are

• You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Engineering, Computer Science, etc.).

• Practical experience in single-cell RNA-seq analysis, including preprocessing techniques.

• Experience in systematically comparing tools or methods.

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R and experience working with large-scale datasets.

• Familiarity with collaborative workflows, including proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, code review processes, and reproducible analysis documentation.

• Excellent communication skills, with a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Application Process

• To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications and a CV (optionally including references and a list of relevant publications)

• For non-EU/EFTA students: Proof of current university enrollment covering the entire internship duration and that it forms a mandatory component of your curriculum must be provided.

Additional Information

• This position is based in Basel or Zurich, Switzerland.

• Duration: 6 months.

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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