2026 Spatial Transcriptomics Intern (PhD)

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie Interns.  

Bioinformatics for Immunology Genetic and genomic sciences (BIGGS) under the umbrella of Quantitative Medicine and Genomics (QM&G) is seeking a highly talented creative and motivated summer intern to analyze cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics and histopathology data. The candidate will work in close collaboration with members of BIGGS and Discovery immunology and will work on advancing our capabilities in spatial data analysis and pipeline development. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Test new algorithms on spatial transcriptomics data for accuracy and efficiency. 
• Assist in the expansion and optimization of our spatial data analysis pipeline. 
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to integrate cutting-edge tools and technologies and advance the understanding of disease biology. 
• Contribute easily maintainable robust and flexible code for spatial analysis pipelines.  
• Interpret and communicate results to team members and a wider audience of interdisciplinary scientists. 

Qualifications :

MinimumQualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Bioinformatics Computational Biology or related field. 
• Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship  
• Expected graduation datebetween December 2026 July 2027 
• Experience working with spatial transcriptomics required preferably Xenium 
• Fluent in R and/or Python 
• Fluent in single-cell RNA-seq analysis 
• Excellent organizational communication collaboration and interpersonal skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expertise in immunology is a plus 
• Experience with image analysis is a plus 
• Experience with nextflow and GitHub 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

Benefits and Amenities  

• Competitive pay  
• Relocation support for eligible students  
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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