AstraZeneca
Preclinical Mathematical Modeling Internship
US - Cambridge Kendall SQ - MA · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Education
- Undergraduate student pursuing Biological Engineering, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, or a related engineering major.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship. The role does not provide CPT or OPT letters of support.
About the job
Supports preclinical oncology research by extending a mathematical modeling framework and using MATLAB to investigate biological mechanisms and model sensitivity.
What you'll do
- Review scientific literature to inform additions to the existing modeling framework.
- Develop ordinary differential equations to describe biological mechanisms.
- Perform parameter sensitivity analysis on model outputs.
What they ask for
- Undergraduate student in a listed or related field, with anticipated graduation after August 2027.
- Applied or proficient programming and data analysis skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- US work authorization at application that does not now or later require visa sponsorship; able to follow the internship schedule and report onsite in Cambridge 3 days per week.
Nice to have
- MATLAB coding proficiency.
Pay
$37-$39 per hour (USD; hourly range)
Tools
MATLAB
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