Data Sciences and Quantitative Biology Intern, Master’s and PhD Students

We are looking for Master’s and PhD level students majoring in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Machine Learning/Deep Learning or a related discipline for a 10-week internship role in Waltham, MA (preferred) OR Gaithersburg, MD from June 1st to August 7th.

Position Duties:

• Data integration and curation: Aggregate data, QC, and harmonize internal and external chemical proteomics datasets (e.g. covalent datasets, molecular glues, chemoproteomics hits, compound/warhead annotations) into the in-house database.

• Insights and predictive modeling: Perform analyses and prototype models to predict drug–target affinity and generate prioritization scores for nominated targets.

• Visualization and reporting: Create dashboards/figures to communicate findings and deliver concise summaries to stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s and PhD level students majoring in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Machine Learning/Deep Learning or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.

• Proficiency in programming in R and/or Python for data analysis, with familiarity in machine learning and deep learning methods and framework.

• Comfortability working with SQL relational databases (for example, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite) to query and integrate data is required.

• A basic understanding of molecular biology concepts relevant to chemical biology preferred.

• Familiarity with mass spectrometry–based proteomics and drug-discovery is a plus.

• Ability to report onsite to Waltham, MA (preferred) OR Gaithersburg, MD 3-5 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: $41.50 - $48 hourly.

Date Posted

19-Dec-2025

Closing Date

18-Jan-2026

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.