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Intern - Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Proforma Health · Cambridge, MA · 3 wk ago
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About the role

Seeking a motivated PhD/ScD student to join the Infectious Disease Epidemiology team for a full-time summer internship. Gain hands-on experience in epidemiologic research, vaccine development, and supporting vaccine programs for respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses.

Responsibilities

  • Support clinical trial conduct and post-marketing research in vaccine development.
  • Lead epidemiologic analyses on disease burden, health outcomes, study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Communicate findings through data visualization, reports, and presentations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Engage with teams across Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Real-World Evidence Analytics.
  • Contribute to evidence generation strategies, shaping research priorities and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a PhD/ScD program in Epidemiology or related discipline.
  • Strong background in epidemiology and biostatistics; experience with SAS, R, STATA is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and within teams.
  • Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship required.
  • Interest in vaccine development, pharmacoepidemiology, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
  • Desire to make an impact within a high-growth, innovative environment.

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