Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Modeling Intern, PhD Students

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

50d • $48 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th. Position Duties: Develop a quantitative systems pharmacology model for an oncology application. Curate literature to identify parameter values and test various modeling scenarios to inform decision-making. Maintain reproducible codebase with version control and transparently communicate modeling analyses.

Requirements

• PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Strong mathematical background and hands on experience of modeling with ODEs is required.
• Some coding experience is required, preferably in Python/Julia/MATLAB.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3 days per week.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be providing OPT support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of mathematical modeling of biological systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of systems biology / QSP modeling, control theory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a quantitative systems pharmacology model for an oncology application.
• Curate literature to identify parameter values and test various modeling scenarios to inform decision-making.
• Maintain reproducible codebase with version control and transparently communicate modeling analyses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees