United Therapeutics Corporation · 7 hours ago
Co-op - Computational Lab
Silver Spring, MD
Part-time
Onsite
New GradUnited Therapeutics Corporation is a publicly-traded biotech company focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies. In this role as a Fall 2025 Co-op, you will assist in the development of mathematical models for lung diseases and drug response, contributing to the computational systems biology lab's efforts in drug development.
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Hiring Manager
Samantha Jill Olinger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PRC, CDR, CSMR
Responsibilities
Conduct research on mathematical modeling approaches to add new features to the in-silico lung model; evaluate suitability for addressing research questions and feasibility of implementation
Identify data in the literature and public repositories suitable for training and validating mathematical models
Implement mathematical models by developing well-documented code using version control systems
Present plans and results regularly to members of the computational lab and other scientists within the company
Simulate the complex interplay between lung tissue mechanics and fluid dynamics (either air or blood), with a focus on how mechanical alterations due to disease conditions can affect clinical measurements related to hemodynamics and pulmonary function testing
Apply statistical / machine learning approaches to analyze large-scale molecular data (transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.) to derive insights into lung function and drug response
Generate mechanistic ODE-based models of signaling pathways relevant to lung physiology and drug response, and apply quantitative systems pharmacology approaches to assist with clinical development objectives
Apply agent-based modeling to represent behavior of cell populations on tissue engineered scaffolds
Qualification
Required
Candidates are expected to be actively enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a science/engineering discipline
Available to work 40 hours/week onsite in Silver Spring, MD
Experience with implementation of modeling and simulation (either PDE-based fluid dynamics, ODE-based signaling models, or agent-based modeling) or bioinformatics / machine learning skills (project-dependent)
Highly self-motivated
Excellent teamwork skills
Strong writing and communication skills
Proficiency in at least one of the following: R, Python, Julia, Matlab, or other programming language
Benefits
Medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage
Employee wellness resources
Savings plans (401k and ESPP)
Paid time off & paid parental leave benefits
Disability benefits
Company
United Therapeutics Corporation
Founded to find a cure for a daughter’s rare disease, United Therapeutics is a biotechnology company transforming care for people with chronic and life-threatening conditions.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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