Computational Biology Gene Expression Co-Op

Role: Computational Biology Co‑Op supporting gene expression design in crop species, focusing on dataset curation, analysis, and evaluation of prediction technologies. Responsibilities: develop and benchmark datasets for machine learning models, analyze sequence patterns, assess tools for DNA sequence annotation, create reproducible workflows, visualize data insights, and present findings to multidisciplinary teams. Requirements: pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Data Science, or related fields; experience with Python/R; familiarity with genomics, transcriptomics, and machine learning; interest in gene regulation and AI applications. Preferred: experience with biological sequence data. High-value: role in crop gene expression prediction, data-driven optimization, and tool evaluation within Bayer’s Crop Science division. Work setup: based in Chesterfield, Missouri, with no specified travel.