APHL is offering an exciting opportunity for bioinformatics scientists to expand their current skill set while assisting public health laboratories with their genomics programs. The Genomic Data Internship is an opportunity for masters’ and doctoral-level students to gain valuable experience assisting laboratories with genome assembly and uploading sequencing data to public repositories, while networking with scientists on the front lines of public health. 

Features of this program 

• Flexible start and end dates 
• Flexible hours a week 
• Remote work 
• Paid stipend 
• Professional mentor 
• Hands on experience at a public health laboratory 
• Professional development opportunities 

Eligibility 

• 18 years or older at the time of application submission 
• U.S citizenship or permanent resident 
• Have a computer capable of performing the required tasks 
• Enrolled as an active student in a Master or Doctoral Program 
• 3.0 + GPA 

What You Need to Apply 

• Identify two (2) individuals (professional or academic) who are willing to provide an assessment of your skills 
• Current GPA and all relevant Unofficial Transcripts (Note: Official transcript will be required after acceptance to the program during the onboarding process.) 
• Resume (CV) 
• Work history 

The Genomic Data Internship is primarily remote. Depending on the location of your mentor and where you reside, there may be opportunities for you to participate on-site. 
There are no relocation funds available for interns. 

Student interns will receive a monthly stipend based on the number of hours worked at the rate of $30/hour. For example, an intern who works 10 hours/week (40 hours/month) will receive a monthly stipend of $1200/month. 

For a comprehensive list of APHL Member Laboratories, please visit this map.