Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Modeling Intern, PhD Students
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. Position 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. Experience of mathematical modeling of biological systems is preferred. Knowledge of systems biology / QSP modeling, control theory is a plus. Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance. US Work Authorization is required at time of application. This role will not be providing OPT support. Compensation range: $48 hourly.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
