DC Data Scientist Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  19th September 2022 is the last date to submit applications.
  •   United States
  • $$  Stipend

The University of Washington is looking for a candidate who wishes to research containerizing specialized bioinformatic pipelines at the Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch (BSPB). Applications for the CDC Data Scientist Fellowship are open for the academic year 2022-2023.

The CDC Data Scientist Fellowship at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education published on the University of Washington portal is a research and training opportunity. Candidates interested in participating in data management, bioinformatic pipeline development, analysis, and visualization projects related to genomic and metagenomic data for bacterial pathogens are eligible to be selected for this fellowship.The selected candidates will be appointed full-time for one year in the designated fellow position. They will be provided a monthly stipend commensurate with their educational level and experience. They will also be allowed to collaborate with MicrobeNet.

University of Washington Information

University of Washington Grants

DC Data Scientist Fellowship Founded in 1861, University of Washington is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Seattle (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Washington. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bothell, Tacoma. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Washington (UW) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Washington (UW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 158 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All international and home country national students are eligible to apply.
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: The applicant must apply for the CDC Data Scientist Fellow position at the Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch (BSPB).
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • The applicants must be U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals.
  • The applicants must have preferred skills such as proficiency in Linux, Bash, and Python scripting, experience with package managers and compiling from source, communication skills, a desire to learn and grow, etc.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Students must submit their applications online portal. Interested applicants must contact for further application-related queries.
  • Supporting Documents: The applicants must provide academic qualification proof, i.e., a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Bioinformatics or similar, and other documents like a resume and cover letter if required.
  • Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g., Bioinformatics) or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion by the end of September 30, 2022.
  • Language Requirement: The applicants must have good communication skills, typically in English. Therefore, applicants must provide the necessary documents to prove the same.
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