Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionAt Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.Within Roche Pharma Research & Early Development (pRED) Pharmaceutical Sciences, the CMI2O (Cardiovascular and Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, and Ophthalmology) Systems Biology group is seeking a highly-motivated Master student, dedicated to the development and application of data science tools and systems biology approaches to deepen disease insights and drive target discovery. This internship offers the most talented students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with us.You will contribute to our understanding of immune-mediated disorders while being fully immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company. As a member of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will use your skills to generate significant contributions with practical impact for patients, and you will gain valuable expertise to advance your scientific career.Who you are:You are someone who wants to influence your own development. You are looking for a company where you receive the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Working in a multicultural environment motivates you. As a fast learner you actively drive the quality of the requirements.Degree requirements:You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program or a pursued your Master’s degree not longer than 12 months prior to the start date in Systems Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or related discipline.Your profile:You are a creative problem solver, quick learner and comfortable in experimenting with new approaches;You are a strong collaborator with willingness to initiate projects and contribute to the team goals;You have good organizational skills;You demonstrate high productivity and enjoy dealing with ambiguity and applying novel methodologies;You have strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).Required qualifications:Strong coding experience: R and Shiny;Experience with git and version control;Experience with bulk and single-cell RNASeq data analysis and interpretation of results in a disease context;Experience with quantitative statistics and data modeling (e.g. hypothesis testing, parametric and non-parametric tests, regression, linear models, etc.).The following experiences are a plus, but not mandatory:Coding experience: PythonExperience with developing R packages;Experience with machine learning algorithms;Experience with building and analyzing gene networks;Experience with graph structures, graph search algorithms and graph learning;Experience with technologies required to undertake analyses on large data sources or with computationally intensive steps (parallelization, HPC cluster computing, Docker, LSF);Familiarity with human immunology and genetics.The preferred start date of the internship is ideally September 2024 for 9 to 12 months. Shorter periods will not be considered.Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date and duration of the internship on your motivation letter.Application:Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter, both merged in one document. If you are currently studying, please include a valid certificate of enrollment as well.Due to regulations, non-EU/non-EFTA citizens without either a B permit with work permit or a C permit need to provide a certificate of enrollment, as well as a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory and stating the length.Short-listed applicants will be expected to prepare a short presentation of their approach to a pre-defined biological data analytics problem.We are excited to see your application!Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. .Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
