Social Scientist Intern, Master's And PhD Students at AstraZeneca

• Job Location Gaithersburg, MD
• Seniority Internship
• Type Full-time

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We are seeking Master’s and PhD-level students majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health or a related field for a 12-Week Student Intern role in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 18th - August 7th contract period.

Position Duties Application of artificial intelligence in patient-centered science: Develop at least two AI-powered tools (e.g.

agentic chatbots, templated prompts, research tools) that can fit into the PCS team workflow.

Train AZ colleagues in using these tools, and iteratively improve these tools based on user feedback.

Application of methodologies from degree program: Qualitative track: Synthesize qualitative patient experience evidence.

Review completed and ongoing in-trial interview studies; summarize key themes (symptoms, functioning, treatment burden, meaningful change); and articulate how findings informed clinical decisions and business value.

Quantitative track: Translate psychometric methods for cross-functional teams.

Review psychometric analysis plans; explain in plain language the purpose and interpretation of reliability, validity, responsiveness, and invariance; and produce practical guidance for non-specialist functions on endpoint implications.