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Intern: Movement Research Data Analyst

Biogen

Intern: Movement Research Data Analyst

Cambridge, MA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This position is for a 12 week internship from June - August 2021

    The Digital and Quantitative Medicine (DQM) group within Biogen Digital Health uses an applied systems science model, along with clinical and human biology studies, to develop and industrialize novel clinical measurement tools for more sensitive, specific, efficient, and patient-centric drug development.  DQM includes platforms in clinical technologies, quantitative medicine, and multi-scale computational modeling and simulation.  The group’s work relies on robust interfaces with groups across multiple disciplines both within Biogen and externally.

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    This role will support the processing of digital measures of movement and other functional endpoints generated from internal and external clinical studies in healthy subjects and in subjects with cerebellar and other neurologic movement disorders.

    This will include expanding knowledge of medicine, data science, and engineering, especially with respect to disease progression measures and clinical trial design, and working in a matrixed environment. Experience with the design and running of clinical research studies, as well as Good Clinical Practice procedures, will be obtained.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Ideal skills and attributes for this position:

    • Experience with (or interest in) multimodal wearable sensors and environmental monitors
    • Experience with (or interest in) human biology research, clinical trials, and/or neurologic movement disorders
    • Prior research experience characterizing movement in cerebellar disorders is a plus
    • Fluency in Python, R, and/or other programming languages
    • Experience with LabKey or other clinical database system (e.g., RedCap)
    • Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
    • Grade point average of 3.2 or higher preferred
    • At least 21 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
    • Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

    EDUCATION

    Currently enrolled in a MS or PhD in computer science, biomedical or other engineering disciplines

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing