Wyss Zurich Translational Center

Research Internship – Data Analyst 80 - 100 %

Start of employment 2nd of May or upon agreement, temporary

The Wyss Zurich Translational Center (Wyss Zurich) is a joint accelerator of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss. Wyss Zurich brings together some of the world's leading experts to form multidisciplinary teams, pooling their knowledge and expertise and the Recolony project is at the forefront of immune research in cancer.

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct literature reviews and analyze quantitative research data.
  • Curate, wrangle and integrate biological and clinical datasets.
  • Work with OMICS data from NGS, metabolomics, proteomics to extract meaningful insights.
  • Implement, test and optimize methods such as Variational Autoencoders (VAE).
  • Perform advanced neural network and statistical analyses using PyTorch, Python and R.
  • Generate a scientific report and documentation based on your research findings.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team and participate in ongoing research.

Your profile

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related field.
  • Strong background in biological or clinical data analysis, and quantitative research.
  • Proficient in Python, with experience in data science (PyTorch) and machine learning.
  • Comfortable working with OMICS data, including NGS, metabolomics, and proteomics.
  • Knowledge of command-line tools and Linux-based workflows is plus.
  • Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when necessary.
  • Strong scientific communication skills and ability to write structured reports.

Information on your application

Please submit your application as one PDF file, including a motivation letter, your CV including relevant achievements and degrees, and available references.

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

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Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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