Computational Biology Internship at Insmed | AI-Based Protein Design Internship – Apply Now
Are you passionate about the intersection of AI and biology? The Computational Biology Internship at Insmed offers aspiring researchers a unique opportunity to explore AI-driven protein design while contributing to real-world drug discovery. This hands-on life science internship provides valuable exposure to computational modeling, biotherapeutics development, and collaboration with leading scientists—all in a supportive, innovation-focused environment.
About Insmed:
Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. The company fosters innovation through data-driven research and cutting-edge AI applications in drug development. Recognized as one of Science Magazine’s Top Employers and certified as a Great Place to Work®, Insmed’s collaborative culture encourages creativity, diversity, and scientific excellence. By joining the Computational Biology Internship at Insmed, you’ll contribute to meaningful research while developing your career in the evolving field of computational biosciences.
Computational Biology Internship Details:
- Internship Position: AI-Based Protein Design Summer Intern
- Location: Research Development Lab – New Hampshire (Remote)
- Type: Full-time Internship
- Duration: Summer 2026 (10 weeks, June–August)
- Job Requisition ID: R2684
About the Role
As a Summer Intern – AI-Based Protein Design to join Research Team and help expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. This role reports directly to the Senior Scientist, Deep Learning. The Insmed Summer Internship Program provides more than a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry. It’s a chance to make a real impact. Over the summer, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects
- Receive mentorship from industry professionals
- Contribute to meaningful research that supports Insmed’s mission
This is a full-time, paid internship (40 hours per week). Opportunities for rotational assignments may be available. Interns are given clear objectives aligned with Insmed’s strategic goals.
What You’ll Do
As part of this AI and computational biology internship, you’ll apply machine learning to de-novo design and optimize protein therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build AI architectures to generate and optimize protein candidates guided by multiple protein properties
- Develop and implement AI algorithms to predict protein behavior using general and target-specific data
- Curate new datasets for AI model training and fine-tuning
- Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to advance biotherapeutics discovery
- Present findings effectively to team members from diverse backgrounds
Who Can Apply for this Computational Biology Internship?
You are currently pursuing a PhD or MS in one of the following fields: Computational Biology or another quantitative discipline
You possess:
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML/DL frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
- Understanding of AI architectures (especially generative models)
- Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and protein science
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Preferred but not required:
- Experience with large-scale data cleaning
- Familiarity with high-performance computing or cloud platforms
Where You’ll Work
This is a fully remote Life Science Internship, allowing you to work effectively from anywhere while staying connected to your Insmed team and community. Occasional travel for team meetings or events may be required.
Pay Range: $20.00 – $35.00 per hour
Life at Insmed
At Insmed, the culture is as human as our mission — built around support, learning, and shared purpose.
Our internship program offers:
- Paid company holidays
- Hands-on experience on real-world projects
- Networking events with industry leaders
- Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
- A final presentation to showcase your contributions
- Access to office amenities for non-remote interns
