2026 Summer Intern - Integrative Immunogenomics

2026 Summer Intern - Integrative Immunogenomics

Department Summary

The Human Genetics organization advances discovery and translational science by integrating large-scale genomic data with disease biology to generate insights that inform drug discovery and precision medicine. Our work spans autoimmune disease, inflammation, and oncology, with a strong emphasis on immune-mediated mechanisms and causal inference.

This internship provides doctoral-level trainees with the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, business-critical research at the intersection of human genetics, immunology, and computational biology.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

The Opportunity

As an Integrative Immunogenomics Intern, you will lead a focused research project leveraging whole-genome sequencing data and advanced variant calling outputs to understand how structural variation, somatic variation, and HLA diversity influence immune pathways relevant to disease risk and therapeutic response.

• Analyze whole-genome sequencing datasets to characterize structural variants, clonal hematopoiesis (CHIP) events, and HLA class I/II variation in immune-related genes.

• Integrate genomic findings with immune pathway and gene-set resources (e.g., Reactome, InnateDB, Open Targets).

• Assess associations between genetic features and immune or inflammatory phenotypes across selected disease areas, including autoimmunity and immune-oncology.

• Summarize results at the gene- and pathway-level to support ongoing pathobiology mapping and translational research efforts.

• Communicate findings through a final written report and oral presentation to cross-functional scientific stakeholders.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education: You meet the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Must be pursuing a PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience analyzing genomic or high-dimensional biological data.

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar analytical languages.

• Solid foundation in human genetics and molecular biology concepts.

• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Experience with whole-genome sequencing data and variant interpretation.

• Familiarity with structural variants, somatic variation, or HLA typing.

• Background or strong interest in immune biology, autoimmunity, or cancer immunology.

• Experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary research environments.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $50.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits

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