EPSRC DTP Internship: Single Cell Network Analysis using the Galaxy Interface

Please note this position will be employed via a temporary staff agency.

Location: Home based

Please quote reference: STEM Internships (please quote the full title of the role you wish to apply for)

Terms: 10 weeks full-time or 20 weeks part-time. 37 hours/week full-time; or 18.5 hrs /week part-time. Hours are flexible, but with regular meetings with the supervisor and the potential to deliver training at a virtual event. Suggested start date 8 July 2024.

The role

The intern will review the literature on gene network analysis using single cell datasets, develop workflows using currently available single cell outputs and network / data exploration tools within the research group’s user interface, test this on data of interest to the research group and with users within the research group, and create a tutorial to ensure reproducibility by future researchers. They will develop programming skills, FAIR data management skills, and ensure high quality data analysis by future scientists.

The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description.

If you would like further details about the role before making an application, then please email stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number and job title.

How to apply

To apply for this role please email the following two documents to stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk  by 5pm (BST) Tuesday 7^th May 2024.

• CV
• Cover letter including evidence that you have the essential skills and explaining why you want to carry out this project

Please make sure your surname and the job reference (at the top of this page) are included in the file names.

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