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AstraZeneca · 2 days ago

Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Modeling Intern, PhD Students

Gaithersburg, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$48/hr - $48/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AstraZeneca is seeking PhD level students for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves developing quantitative systems pharmacology models for oncology applications, curating literature for parameter values, and maintaining a reproducible codebase with version control.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Qualification

Mathematical modelingODEsPythonJuliaMATLABSystems biologyCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Preferred

Experience of mathematical modeling of biological systems is preferred

Knowledge of systems biology / QSP modeling, control theory is a plus

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999