Undergrad Cancer Genomics Data Analyst (Research)

Case; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the School of Medicine. You will work on real cancer genomics data, gain hands-on experience from day one, and be mentored by the PI while collaborating with graduate students and lab members.

This role is ideal for students pursuing computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, medicine, data science, or related fields, with a flexible 10–20 hour per week commitment and a focus on growth and professional

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University.
• Experience with Python, R, or Unix/bash.
• Coursework in biology, genetics, biochemistry, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cancer biology, genomics, computational biology, or data science.
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and scripting: Write and execute scripts in Python, R, and/or Unix/bash to process, analyze, and manage large-scale genomic datasets derived from cancer patient samples.
• Data interpretation: Analyze and interpret results from computational pipelines, drawing biologically and clinically meaningful conclusions from complex datasets.
• Data visualization: Create high-quality figures and visualizations that summarize data characteristics and analytical findings for manuscripts and presentations.
• Scientific writing: Participate in drafting and revision of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Literature review: Regularly read and critically evaluate primary scientific literature to deepen understanding of cancer genomics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a graduate student mentor, other lab members, and researchers in collaborating labs.
• Presentation: Present work at laboratory meetings and at internal symposia and external conferences.

Skills

Python

R

Unix/bash

Tools

Git

Jupyter

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the School of Medicine. You will work on real cancer genomics data, gain hands-on experience from day one, and be mentored by the PI while collaborating with graduate students and lab members.

This role is ideal for students pursuing computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, medicine, data science, or related fields, with a flexible 10–20 hour per week commitment and a focus on growth and professional