PhD Quantitative Intern: Bayesian Methods & Simulations

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Alexion seeks a PhD Quantitative Intern to support the Quantitative Sciences group at its Boston-Seaport location. The intern will perform a literature review of Bayesian methods, run simulation studies to assess design characteristics, and present findings at a departmental seminar, concluding with a final project report.

Requirements include currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics, two years of graduate work completed, and an anticipated graduation after August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Literature review for Bayesian statistical methods and evidence integration for phase 3 study design.
• Conduct a comprehensive simulation study to evaluate design characteristics under varying assumptions.
• Present intern work at a departmental seminar and deliver a final written report of the project.

Job description

Alexion seeks a PhD Quantitative Intern to support the Quantitative Sciences group at its Boston-Seaport location. The intern will perform a literature review of Bayesian methods, run simulation studies to assess design characteristics, and present findings at a departmental seminar, concluding with a final project report.

Requirements include currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics, two years of graduate work completed, and an anticipated graduation after August 2027.