AI-Driven Bioengineering Postdoc: Predict Human Response

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 99,900 - 107,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AstraZeneca invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to develop AI‑informed bioengineered models predicting human responses to mRNA nanomedicines and vaccines. The role combines biomaterials, tissue engineering, immunology, and advanced data analytics in a cross‑functional team.

You will work with mentors from internal and academic partners, publish findings, and contribute to advancing genetic medicines.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion with final requirements met before start date.
• Experience with bioengineered micro-physiological models is essential.
• Strong track record of publications at least one first/co-first author.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of AI-informed bioengineered models for predicting human responses to genetic nanomedicines.
• Design and implement micro-physiological models and collect relevant readouts.
• Apply AI tools for data analytics and shared cross-functional projects.
• Plan, write and present scientific papers and contribute to conferences.

Skills

Python

Data handling

AI/ML basics

Cell culture

Biomaterials

Immunobiology

Scientific writing

Publications

Communication

Data visualization

Education

PhD in Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

FACS

Confocal Microscopy

PCR

Statistical software

Job description

AstraZeneca invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to develop AI‑informed bioengineered models predicting human responses to mRNA nanomedicines and vaccines. The role combines biomaterials, tissue engineering, immunology, and advanced data analytics in a cross‑functional team.

You will work with mentors from internal and academic partners, publish findings, and contribute to advancing genetic medicines.