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Calico Life Sciences · 4 hours ago

Intern, Machine Learning and Genomics (MS/PhD)

South San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$45/hr - $70/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Calico Life Sciences is an Alphabet-founded research and development company focused on understanding human aging. They are seeking an intern to join the Kelley Lab, where the intern will develop and evaluate machine learning models for regulatory genomics and collaborate with experimental scientists to derive biological insights from data.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate machine learning models for regulatory genomics, focusing on model interpretability

Collaborate with experimental scientists to validate computational predictions and derive biological insights from large-scale functional genomics data

Communicate research to the broader scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and open-source software

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonDeep LearningComputational BiologyBioinformaticsCollaborationCommunicationDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Currently pursuing a MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field

Fluency in Python and practical experience building models with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch preferred)

Strong computational fundamentals including machine learning, algorithms, data structures, and statistics

Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a collaborative mindset for working in cross-functional scientific teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present complex technical topics to scientific audiences

Able to work in-person at our offices in South San Francisco

Free for a consecutive period of 11-12 weeks in June, July, and August

Not graduating before December 2026

Must be enrolled in a US university

Preferred

Knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, or regulatory genomics

Experience analyzing functional genomics data

Experience working with DNA sequence models

Benefits

Monthly living expenses stipend

Company

Calico Life Sciences

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Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.

Founded in 2013

South San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.calicolabs.com/

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