Data Science Summer Intern, Biologics Development

We are seeking Master's and PhD students majoring in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Structural/Computational Biology or a related quantitative science field for a 12-Week Student Intern role in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.

Position Duties:

• Conduct exploratory data analysis of biologics developability and manufacturability properties. 

• Apply advanced machine learning techniques to predict antibody developability properties.

• Compare structural and sequence-based AI models and finetuning approaches for developability prediction. 

Position Requirements:

• Master's and PhD students majoring in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computational/Structural Biology or a related quantitative science field.

• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.

• Solid understanding of statistical data analysis and machine learning models is required. 

• Proficiency in Python and Pytorch (Geometric)/TensorFlow is required. 

• Familiarity with large language models, their finetuning approaches, and graph neural networks is required. 

• Familiarity with protein language models and domain-specific knowledge in antibody development is desirable. 

• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.

• This role will not be providing OPT support.

• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD for 3-5 days a week. This role can provide relocation assistance to non-local candidates in need.

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0

Date Posted

13-Nov-2024

Closing Date

19-Dec-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.