Statistical Genetics - Data Science Intern
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At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.
For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?
About the Role:
What You'll Do:
- Analyse cutting-edge genomic datasets using GWAS and rare variant association studies
- Develop novel statistical or machine learning methods for genetic and phenotypic analysis
- Create and validate
- Develop and curate phenotypic information to aid in understanding disease biology
- Annotate and prioritize genetic variants using advanced computational tools
Who You Are:
- Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, or related field
- Strong foundation in statistical genetics principles
- Proficiency in R orPython, and familiarity with genetic analysis tools (e.g., PLINK, BOLT-LMM, SAIGE, as well as core bioinformatic command-line tools)
- Experience with genomic data formats and Linux/Unix environments
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of rare disease
- Understanding of RNAseq
- Experience with curating ICD-10 or other medical coding data
- Cloud and / or high-performance computing experience
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge genetic research in a biotech setting
- Mentorship from a diverse team across data science, AI, ML and human genetics
- Opportunity to contribute to research that could impact patient care
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- This is a paid internship
- We cannot provide sponsorship for this role
Duration and Location
- 10-12 weeks (Summer 2026), you must be able to start June 23rd and complete on Sept 11th
- Full-time commitment (40 hours per week)
Life at Insmed
At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. Our internship program reflects that commitment by supporting how you learn, grow, and show up each day while contributing to work that matters.
Our internship offerings include:
• Paid company holidays
• Hands-on learning in real-world projects
• Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers
• Mentorship and professional development
• A final presentation to celebrate your contributions
• Access to office amenities for those who are not remote.
Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.