Bioinformatics Internship Opportunity at AbCellera for PhD students
About AbCellera
AbCellera is breaking the barriers of conventional drug development to propel antibody-based medicines from target to clinic. We are a team of scientists, engineers, creatives, and business professionals who believe that advancing science enhances lives. We have developed technologies to unlock high-value drug targets, including antibody-drug conjugates and T-cell engagers for cancer, and complex transmembrane proteins for indications such as metabolic and endocrine conditions, pain, and autoimmunity.
Position: Bioinformatics & Protein Engineering Intern (8-month Internship)
Intern/Co-op Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job ID: 23278
We are looking for a motivated and talented individual currently pursuing a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Structural Biology to join our Protein Engineering team as an intern for an 8-month term. You will execute and implement workflows that will inform therapeutic development in two areas.
Job Responsibilities:
Genomics Surveillance of Viral Pathogens
- Develop bioinformatic tools to monitor viral evolution
- Identify potential escape variants
- Analyze genomic changes affecting pathogenicity and drug resistance
Protein and Antibody Engineering
- Develop antibody bioinformatics and in-silico protein engineering tools
- Evaluate antibody sequence diversity
- Optimize therapeutic development workflows
Key Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Bioinformatics or related field
- Experience with bioinformatics tools for genome and evolutionary analyses
- Strong programming skills in Python or another language
- Self-motivated and collaborative team player
What we offer:
The hiring range for this role is CAD $4,600 – $5,200 per month. We prioritize scientific and technical mentorship, work-life synergy, and community-building activities for our employees.
About AbCellera
AbCellera is a global company that discovers and develops antibody-based medicines to improve patients’ lives. We focus on innovation and collaboration to advance healthcare.
To apply
Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23278 in your cover letter.
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 8 months
Location: Vancouver, BC
Workplace arrangement: On-site
Keywords: Bioinformatics, Protein Engineering, Internship, Vancouver, AbCellera, Drug Development, Antibody-based Medicines, Genome Analysis, Computational Biology
