[RASMB] Intern position

[Hayes, David]

Hi All,

 

I am looking for a computer oriented biophysics intern this year.  The
position is for graduate students.  Pasted below is the official job
posting.  You must apply at the web site www.medimmune.com
<http://www.medimmune.com/>  (click on careers and search for posting
5152).  I encourage you to look around the job postings in general,
there are some biophysics oriented openings for both interns and regular
employees.  

 

Title

Intern - Biophysics 

 	 
 

Location

MD, Gaithersburg

Job Description

MedImmune has an open summer intern position in the Characterization
Group within the Analytical Biochemistry Department. The successful
candidate will be responsible for supporting various projects in the
group by designing and programming innovative computer based data
analysis tools. 
The primary responsibility of the candidate will be to write programs
and scripts that automate and increase the efficiency of data analysis,
data backup, and database building for data from existing projects. This
will include data graphing and visualization algorithms that facilitate
and enhance understanding the results of various biophysical assays.
Some systems analysis and user training are also expected: both of these
tasks will require requiring good listening and presentation skills.
Scientific direction will be given by the supervisor, but the candidate
must be able to understand chemical and biophysical concepts. 
The candidate will present and discuss experimental results at
group/project team meetings and present a poster at an end of the summer
internal session. Finally, he/she must be able to work in a team
structure and interface with different research and development
departments. 

Position Requirements

Position:
Some experience in chemistry lab (biophysical, analytical, or molecular
biology). The Candidate must have successfully completed at least one
desktop application program, preferably in NETBEANS or JAVA. 

 

Education:
Graduate student in biophysics, engineering, or computer science. 

Additional Notes

Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel scripts is essential. 
Excellent mathematical ability is necessary.
Knowledge of NetBeans platform for stand-alone applications is highly
desirable. 
Understanding of computer graphics and plotting is highly desirable.
Basic knowledge of chemistry, buffers, kD, ka values highly desirable. 
Understanding of thermodynamics and physical properties of aqueous
solutions is desirable. 

Req ID

5152

Position Category

Development - Analytical Biochemistry

 

 

David B Hayes, PhD 

MedImmune 

One MedImmune Way

Gaithersburg, MD  20878

phone (301)398-5331

fax      (301)398-8331

lab phone (301)398-6105

 

 




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