[R] Summer internships

[Nicholas Lewin-Koh]

Hi 
I am forwarding this announcement the list, as one of our projects is
focused on statistical computing and graphics. Among our other projects we
have a project which involves linking dynamic graphics to genomic
information. Graduate students with a strong interest in computing are urged
to apply.

Thanks
Nicholas Lewin-Koh 

Organization Name: Genentech, Inc.
Location:  South San Francisco, California
Number of Positions:  4
Type of Student (e.g. graduate, Ph.D.):  Graduate, pursuing PhD in
Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field   
Deadline for applying for this position:  January 31, 2010 but offers may be
made earlier

                         Brief Description of work
Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops,
manufactures and commercializes biotherapeutics for patients with
significant unmet medical needs.  For more information on Genentech, see
www.gene.com.  Our biostatistics summer interns work for 10-12 weeks under
the supervision of experienced biostatisticians on theoretical or applied
problems with direct relevance to on-going clinical or non-clinical
drug-development research in the diverse therapeutic areas including
oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, and virology.  The specific topics
range from   problems in genomics and, more generally, translational
research to late stage clinical trials and post-marketing evaluations. At
the end of his/her internship, each student gives a department-wide
presentation on their research topic.  It is not uncommon for an intern to
summarize their work in a peer-reviewed publication.  

                Name and Address of Person to Contact
E-Mail: Please send CV, personal statement of interest and a letter of
recommendation to gne2010u at gene.com 
 
                Other Relevant Information
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must be current graduate
students pursuing a PhD degree in statistics, biostatistics or related field
who have completed at least one year of graduate work by May 2010 and who
will be returning to school in the fall of 2010.  The applicant must be
legally authorized to work in the US.  In addition, applicants should have a
good working knowledge of R, S-Plus or SAS and have good communication
skills.