Every year, a list of internship opportunities for students is published in Amstat News. If your organization would like to include an internship opportunity online, please complete our form. Interested students will send a letter of inquiry and résumé directly to the contact and location you list. Contact educinfo@amstat.org with questions.
For tips on how to get a summer internship, read Erika Gulley’s post: 10 Tips for Securing a Summer Internship.
Additional internships will be posted as received on the education section of the ASA website.
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Number of Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD in statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and related disciplines
Deadline for Applying: January 31, 2015, though offers may be made prior
The Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS) organization in AbbVie R&D will have internship positions available for the summer of 2015. Internships will begin in May/June and are typically 10–12 weeks in duration, with housing provided to interns who are eligible. You will be provided with practical “hands-on” experience and given an opportunity to build your understanding of AbbVie and the pharmaceutical industry.
Statistics interns at AbbVie will be assigned specific projects within the DSS organization and work under the guidance of a senior statistician to perform statistical analyses and/or conduct statistical research in areas of interest to the organization (e.g., genomics, adaptive/novel design strategies in drug development, clinical trial simulation, benefit-risk assessment, etc.). Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to participate in statistical seminars and workshops offered during the summer. At the conclusion of the internship, each intern is expected to deliver a presentation summarizing key aspects of their work while at AbbVie.
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate-level curriculum leading to a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related disciplines; have completed at least two full years of graduate study prior to the start of their internship; be in good academic standing within their graduate program; and continue to be enrolled in graduate school for at least one semester following the completion of their internship. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and problemsolving skills and have strong working knowledge of SAS and/or R.
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people, and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. For further information, visit AbbVie’s website.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should apply by visiting careers.abbvie.com and searching for “statistics intern” (requisition number: 14000004EW).
AcademyHealth/National Center for Health Statistics
Hyattsville, Maryland
Number of Positions: 1–2
Type of Student: Junior (PhD dissertation stage) or senior (faculty, etc.)
Deadline for Applying: January 5, 2015
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applicants for the NCHS/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship. This fellowship brings up to two visiting scholars to NCHS, the survey branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for a 13-month period.
Fellows will conduct studies of interest to policymakers and the health services research community, including conducting new and innovative analyses and participating in activities related to the design and content of future NCHS surveys. Fellows also will gain access to all NCHS data resources, work closely with NCHS staff on collaborative projects, and receive technical advice from experienced NCHS researchers.
Fellows will present research at a NCHS seminar; learn about the fundamentals of health policy development and implementation at AcademyHealth’s Health Policy Orientation; and attend and present research at AcademyHealth conferences, including the National Health Policy Conference and Annual Research.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the Statement of Interest form online prior to applying.
For more information, visit the NCHS/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship or email nchs@academyhealth.org.
Contacts: AcademyHealth: Beth Johnson, beth.johnson@academyhealth.org; NCHS: Christine Lucas, clucas3@cdc.gov
Axio Research LLC
Seattle, Washington
Number of Positions: 2
Type of Student: Graduate student, MS and/or PhD
Deadline for Applying: March 31, 2015
The intern will provide SAS testing, statistical programming, and analysis support for research projects. He or she will generate SAS programs to analyze and produce reports based on clinical data. The intern also may perform statistical analyses (including preparations for Data Monitoring Committee reports, integrated summaries of efficacy or safety, final study reports, and publications).
Successful candidates will have bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, or computer science or a bachelor’s degree in another field with one year of experience or training in statistical programming. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program, preferably biostatistics. Master’s- or PhD-level candidate preferred.
Contact: Julia Janosko, 2601 4th Ave., #200, Seattle, WA 98121; (206) 547-2829; (206) 547-4671 (fax); juliaj@axioresearch.com; AxioResearch; AxioCareers
Boehringer Ingelheim
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Number of Positions: Up to 5
Type of Student: MS or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related degree program
Deadline for Applying: March 1, 2015
Boehringer Ingelheim seeks several summer biostatistics interns available in May/June for 12 weeks. Interns will build understanding of the pharmaceutical industry by supporting clinical trial/project teams under the guidance of experienced statisticians. This includes implementation of statistical analyses of clinical trial data/document writing/quality control/literature review. Candidates should be graduate students within an MS or PhD program in biostatistics, statistics, or a related degree with at least two years of study and have excellent communication/problemsolving skills.
Interested applicants may read the job description or visit Boehringer Ingelheim website , click “careers,” and then search for job #143889 to apply.
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 142 affiliates and more than 47,400 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine. Social responsibility is a central element of Boehringer Ingelheim’s culture. Involvement in social projects, caring for employees and their families, and providing equal opportunities for all employees form the foundation of the global operations. Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as environmental protection and sustainability, are intrinsic factors in all of Boehringer Ingelheim’s endeavors.
Contact: Nanshi Sha, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877; (203) 791-6714; (203) 791-4282 (fax); nanshi.sha@boehringer-ingelheim.com
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Princeton, New Jersey; Hopewell, New Jersey; Wallingford, Connecticut
Number of Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD candidate in statistics or biostatistics
Deadline for Applying: None
Full-time internships, lasting 10–12 weeks, are available in the summer. Part-time internships are available during the school year and may continue for longer periods.
Successful candidates will work closely with a senior-level statistician on topics related to the design and analysis of clinical trials and/or nonclinical research. To be considered, you must have completed at least two years of course work and be working on your dissertation toward a PhD in statistics or biostatistics. Successful candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills and good working knowledge of SAS and/or R.
To apply, send unofficial graduate transcripts, a résumé, and cover letter to the contact below.
Contact: Rose Elcsics, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Mail Stop 2FW-310, 5 Research Pkwy., Wallingford, CT 06492; (203) 677-7279 (fax); rose.elcsics@bms.com
Chevron Oronite Company LLC
Richmond, California
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: Master’s or PhD in statistics or a closely related field
Deadline for Applying: February 13, 2015
The successful candidate will work with a small team of highly experienced and skilled statistical consultants to support Chevron Oronite Products and Technology (P&T) and a variety of other Chevron clients. The team supports many function areas, including business management, product management, chemical research, product development, sales, and manufacturing. In addition to support in the United States, the position provides statistical support globally.
Key responsibilities for this position may include assisting deployment of effective statistical analyses, statistical problemsolving, and optimization techniques (e.g., experimental designs, predictive modeling, multivariate methods, hypothesis testing, sample size estimation) to improve decisionmaking, support exploratory chemistry, support marketing claims, improve process capability, and support strategic positions.
Most internships last 12 weeks. Required qualifications include the following:
- Pursuing a masters or PhD degree in statistics or a closely related field
- Experience using statistical software (SAS, JMP, and/or R) and business communication software (Microsoft Office)
- Good writing skills and willingness to give verbal presentations
- Familiarity with the physical sciences is preferred.
Chevron is an EOE M/F/D/V company. It regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
Contact: Please send résumé and cover letter to PandTRecruiting@chevron.com
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
Number of Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD students with at least three years of completed graduate work or master’s students with at least one year of graduate program by the end of the spring semester 2015
Deadline for Applying: January 31, 2015
The Global Statistical Sciences Division of Eli Lilly and Company anticipates having several internships available for the summer of 2015. The internships start in either May or June and last 12 weeks.
We will provide you with practical experience and give you the opportunity to build your understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and Eli Lilly and Company. Successful candidates will be assigned specific projects to work on under the guidance of a Lilly statistician or statistical analyst (mentor).
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder and enrolled in a graduate-level curriculum leading to a master’s or PhD in statistics or biostatistics. Preferred skills include demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence; excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; strong problemsolving skills; strong computational skills; creativity and innovation; and self-management skills. Visit the Eli Lilly and Company website to apply.
Contact: Ryan Burke, burke_ryan_neal@lilly.com
The EMMES Corporation
Rockville, Maryland
Number of Positions: 1–3
Type of Student: Graduate
Deadline for Applying: February 28, 2015
The EMMES Corporation, organized in 1977, is a privately owned contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing statistical and epidemiological expertise, computer systems development, data management, study monitoring, regulatory guidance, and overall operational support to clients engaged in clinical and biomedical research.
A biostatistics intern at The EMMES Corporation will work closely with biostatisticians on a variety of biomedical research projects. Under the guidance of a biostatistician, the intern will meet with epidemiologists, project coordinators, and biomedical investigators in the design and analysis of clinical research projects. To accomplish the responsibilities listed below, analyses will be performed using SAS or R. Key job responsibilities include performing descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, summarizing results using tables and graphs for presentation to the biomedical investigator or for manuscript preparation, and editing and finalizing research databases for statistical analysis.
For immediate consideration, please submit your résumé and apply directly at EMMES. Select the “careers” option.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, DC
Number of Positions: 3
Type of Student: Undergraduate who will be continuing with classes after the internship
Deadline for Applying: March 15, 2015
Assist in maintaining consumer and community development research projects related to low-to-moderate income communities. This is an unpaid, experiential learning opportunity.
General responsibilities include the following:
Conduct background studies via database and library searches and contacting relevant federal/state/local agencies and organizations
Assist consumer and community development research staff in collecting, preparing, and analyzing data from various sources and surveys as needed
Assist in developing and disseminating short briefing documents and presentations.
You will gain the following:
- Exposure to a variety of federal and nonprofit agencies based in Washington, DC
- Hands-on experience with the research process and mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to data analysis
- A greater understanding of the policy process and community development issues from a government perspective
- Ability to navigate and bridge research for community practitioners, policymakers, and analysts, as well as a broader understanding of applied regional, economic, and community development analysis
The qualified candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be an independent worker. Courses in introductory and intermediate microeconomics, business, statistics, community development, communications, marketing, finance, and social policy are helpful. Knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) computer programs are essential. Knowledge of statistical software programs (SAS, Stata, etc.), database software (Access), and geographical information systems software are helpful.
Most internships span 10–12 weeks. Deadlines are flexible, but slots are limited and tend to fill 3–6 months in advance.
Contact: Alexandra Brown, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20551; (202) 452-3112; alexandra.m.brown@frb.gov
Genentech Inc.
South San Francisco California
Number of Positions: 4–6
Type of Student: Graduate, pursuing PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or related field
Deadline for Applying: January 23, 2015
Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes biotherapeutics for patients with significant unmet medical needs.
Our biostatistics summer interns work for 10–12 weeks under the supervision of experienced biostatisticians on theoretical or applied problems with direct relevance to ongoing clinical or nonclinical drug development research in areas including oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, and virology. Specific topics range from problems in genomics and, more generally, translational research to late-stage clinical trials and post-marketing evaluations. At the end of the internship, each student gives a department-wide presentation on his or her research topic. It is not uncommon for an intern to summarize their work in a peer-reviewed publication.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a current graduate student pursuing a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or related field who has completed at least one year of graduate work by May 2015 and who will be returning to school in the fall of 2015. The applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In addition, applicants should have good working knowledge of R, S-Plus, or SAS and have good communication skills.
For more information visit Genentech.
Contact: Please send CV, personal statement of interest, and a letter of recommendation to gnebiostatsummerintern@gene.com
GlaxoSmithKline
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Number of Positions: 2
Type of Student: Graduate students
Deadline for Applying: March 31, 2015
Statistical Sciences North America (SSNA) within the quantitative sciences division of GSK is an internal consulting group. As part of the statistical platforms and technologies department, SSNA provides statistical consulting support to all areas of nonclinical research and development.
The co-op student will work under the supervision of the statisticians in SSNA and have the opportunity to do the following:
- Advise on design, sample size, and other aspects of statistical relevance in the planning of studies
- Provide statistical analysis, reporting, and interpretation of results of studies
- Provide statistical analysis programs for use either within statistical sciences or by other R&D staff
The position will be posted online and managed by ZeroChaos in late March 2015. To apply, visit their website.
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria, Virginia
Number of Positions: Up to 5
Type of Student: PhD student with at least 2–3 years of graduate school completed
Deadline for Applying: February 2, 2015
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking applicants with statistical expertise for summer associate positions. The IDA Summer Associate Program provides statisticians a unique opportunity to use their quantitative and analytic skills to work on challenging real-world national security issues. Positions are available with a variety of focuses. Projects from past years have included designing and analyzing tests for military systems, using Bayesian methodology to leverage all information across a continuum of testing, and statistics in science policy. More information can be found at Careers at IDA website .
U.S. citizenship is required.
Contact: Matthew Avery, mavery@ida.org; (703) 845-6901
JPSM
University of Maryland, College Park, and various DC federal agencies
Number of Positions: 20–25
Type of Student: Undergraduate
Deadline for Applying: December 31, 2014, 5 p.m. EST
Junior fellows will be placed at one of the federal statistical agencies and expected to work 40 hours a week (May 26, 2015 to July 31, 2015) on tasks associated with the development, deployment, and analysis of surveys. Each fellowship is unique and tasks could include cognitive interviewing, data cleaning, interviewer training, imputation, and data analysis. We attempt to match junior fellows with positions based on interest and experience.
In addition to working, junior fellows will attend weekly seminars covering a variety of aspects of survey methodology and visit other federal statistical agencies to broaden their understanding of and exposure to the federal statistical system.
Finally, you’ll meet graduate faculty of the Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) and technical leaders in the industry who will answer questions you may have about advanced education and career paths.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed your sophomore or junior year as of May (or the end of the last term of the academic year)
- Have achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 system
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have completed all parts of the online application, including the application form, personal statement, submission of transcripts (unofficial is okay), and submission of two letters of recommendation
Contact: Kendra Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park, Joint Program in Survey Methodology, 1218 LeFrak Hall, College Park, MD 20742; (301) 314-7911; (301) 314-7912 (fax); jpsmjuniorfellows@umd.edu
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington
Number of Positions: 20
Type of Student: PhD candidates in mathematics, statistics, economics, operations research, or a related field. Completion of doctoral prequalifying exams is preferred.
Deadline for Applying: None
As an advanced analytics intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and test your skills while working on a variety of real-world business assignments. You will learn about products from multiple lines of business while working in disciplines such as product management research, claim research, distribution research, and marketing research. You will use your quantitative skills to analyze and summarize data, formulate findings, and provide recommendations. Using statistical software such as SAS and R, you will answer business problems and manipulate data, as well as assist others with conducting business research in a hands-on environment. Each intern also will give a presentation on their work to colleagues and the management team at the conclusion of the summer.
Competitive candidates will demonstrate proven statistical/mathematical and analytical skills as acquired through the pursuit of a PhD degree and a record of academic achievement with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Solid oral/written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment and independently are desired. Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, SAS, and a statistical software package are preferred. Programming skills are desirable.
A housing subsidy is available for eligible candidates.
Contact: Liberty Mutual Advanced Analytics, 175 Berkeley St., Boston MA, 02116; (617) 357-9500; (617) 574-5709 (fax); LMAdvancedAnalytics@libertymutual.com
The Lubrizol Corporation
Wickliffe, Ohio
Number of Positions: 1–2
Type of Student: MS, PhD student
Deadline for Applying: February 2, 2015
The R&D statistical sciences department consults with chemists, formulators, and engineers on problems of product and process development, along with general problem solving. Specific activities include building predictive models, designing and analyzing experiments, performing general data analyses, and teaching courses. A major activity within the group is the development and deployment of a global formulation prediction system known as Q.LIFE.
Whereas the actual duties depend on the skills of the intern and current needs of the department, possible areas of involvement include performing data manipulation and analysis; assisting members of the department with consulting tasks, method assessment, and development; and programming statistical algorithms.
Contact: To apply for a three-month summer internship, please go to the Lubrizol and search for the statistician intern position.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Number of Positions: 8–10
Type of Student: Undergraduate, graduate, PhD
Deadline for Applying: January 9, 2015
The Mayo Clinic Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics has summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students who have completed their junior year and graduate students at all levels. Internships of 6–9 months also may be offered. Interns will work with statisticians, bioinformaticists, and clinical investigators on research projects in areas such as clinical trials, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics. Experience with SAS and/or R is preferred. Whether an individual applicant will be offered a position will depend on their qualifications, our need and available funding, and the number of applicants.
To apply, submit an unofficial transcript, résumé, and cover letter at Mayo Clinic. Search by keyword “Biostats” (statistical internship) or “Intern-IS” (informatics internship). For more information, visit their website. To learn more visit the Mayo Clinic website.
Contact: Dawn Swiers, Department of Human Resources, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905; (507) 284-5048; (507) 284-1445 (fax); Swiers.dawn@mayo.edu
Merck Research Laboratories
Suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Rahway, New Jersey; Kenilworth, New Jersey
Number of Positions: 7
Type of Student: Graduate
Deadline for Applying: Rolling deadline
Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of health care company—one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
The biostatistics and research decision sciences (BARDS) department has approximately 7 internships (~ 9–12 weeks) in preclinical biostatistics and clinical biostatistics for full-time students pursuing an MS or PhD in statistics or biostatistics. In these internships, you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry statistician to perform statistical analysis of data from and/or statistical research related to basic drug research, clinical pharmacology, drug and vaccine development, or pharmacogenomics.
Candidates must:
- Have completed at least two semesters of graduate work toward an MS or PhD in statistics or biostatistics by May 30, 2015
- Be available for 9–12 weeks, beginning in June 2015
- Be returning to school in fall 2015
- Have effective oral and written communication skills
- Have a good working knowledge of SAS, S-Plus, and/or R
To be considered, visit Merck Careers to create a profile and submit your résumé to job #ADM006412. Résumés will not be accepted via email.
Merck is an EOE, M/F/D/V, proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Monsanto Company
St. Louis, Missouri
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: MS or PhD
Deadline for Applying: February 1, 2015
The successful intern candidate will become part of a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team. They will assist by using their statistical talents to study and solve real-world problems. Work activity will include conducting independent research, meeting with scientists, fitting statistical models and conducting simulations for both type-1 and type-2 error rates in SAS, report preparation, and communication of results to the regulatory organization. In addition to specific statistics-related work activities, the intern will gain knowledge of agricultural studies used in risk assessments of new biotechnology-derived crops.
This position requires at least one year of graduate work in statistics or biostatistics. The ideal candidate will have an interest in applications of modern biotechnology to sustainable agriculture. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
The following are required:
- Current MS or PhD student pursuing a degree in statistics or biostatistics
- Familiarity with several of the following areas: statistical models for categorical response data, mixed models using SAS MIXED or GLMMIX, repeated measures, nonparametric methods, and spatial statistics
- Willingness/ability to relocate for the summer
- Detail and results-orientation with the ability to work in a team-based environment
- Demonstrated organizational and problemsolving skills
To apply, visit Monstanto’s website.
Contact: Tim Perez, tim.perez@monsanto.com
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Fairfax, Virginia; Washington, DC
Number of Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Graduate student (PhD preferred)
Deadline for Applying: March 1, 2015, but offers may be made earlier
NASS is one of two statistical agencies in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is the primary survey/data-collection agency. The agency designs and conducts a variety of surveys. Survey results are combined with other data, such as that from remote sensing and administrative records, to provide forecasts and estimates of agricultural activity. NASS produces six of the principal federal economic indicators, and its estimates provide basic supply information for the commodity markets. Intern positions are in its research and development division, which continually improves and enhances the methods underpinning the agency’s estimates and forecasts, and the methodology division, which implements state-of-the-art designs in sampling, questionnaire design, and estimation for survey operations.
Preference will be given to candidates having an interest in a future career with NASS. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The agency is interested in hiring mathematical statisticians, statistical programmers, survey methodologists, and geospatial analysts for positions in research and operational environments.
Contact: Linda Young, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; (202) 690-1401; (202) 690-2691 (fax); linda.young@nass.usda.gov
National Cancer Institute
Rockville, Maryland
Number of Positions: 2
Type of Student: Flexible
Deadline for Applying: Three months before you want to start
Clinical trials methodological research, specifically helping to prepare manuscripts (for publication) focusing on the design and analysis of clinical trials.
This is an unpaid internship. To compensate, we try to make the experience as educational and rewarding as possible. There is no clerical work. Rather, the intern engages in high-level research in important areas.
Contact: Vance Berger, (240) 276-7142; vb78c@nih.gov
Novartis Oncology, Biometrics and Data Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts; East Hanover, New Jersey
Number of Positions: Up to 6
Type of Student: Graduate
Deadline for Applying: February 13, 2015
The internship program is approximately 12 weeks (May to August, dates flexible). Interns will work with senior-level statisticians and focus on statistical research in both early clinical development using biomarkers and full clinical development in oncology. Topics include survival analysis (including joint modeling with copula), Bayesian methods, PK/PD, nonparametric statistics, longitudinal data, health-related quality of life, missing data, adaptive designs, modeling, and simulation.
Candidates must be graduate students within an MS or PhD program in biostatistics, statistics, or a related degree with at least 1.5 years of graduate work and have a working knowledge of SAS, including SAS/GRAPH. A working knowledge of R is helpful; some projects require a strong background in R and WinBUGS. Candidates should have good verbal and written communication skills.
Contact: Linda Finelli, 1 Health Plaza, E. Hanover, NJ 07936; (862) 778-7404; (973) 781 3182 (fax); BDMOncology.summerinternship@novartis.com
Office of Biostatistics, CDER, FDA
Silver Spring, Maryland
Number of Positions: 10–12
Type of Student: Advanced PhD students
Deadline for Applying: March 31, 2015
The Office of Biostatistics (OB), CDER, FDA plans to hire 10–12 advanced PhD graduate students in biostatistics/statistics as interns from June through August 2015 to work on research projects on topics relevant to OB science needs (e.g., modeling and simulation, missing data, noninferiority trials, multiple endpoints, adaptive designs, meta-analysis, benefit-risk analysis, subgroup analysis, biosimilar, and data-mining) involving the development of statistical methods, software tools, and new drug application databases for the analyses of pre-clinical and clinical (pre- and post-market) data. Interns will gain hands-on experience on regulatory research projects under expert OB mentors.
Preference will be given to senior doctoral candidates with a strong background in statistical methods and good computational and programing skills.
Contact: Send CV and cover letter to Ram Tiwari, Associate Director, OB/CDER/FDA, at ram.tiwari@fda.hhs.gov; (301)-796-4084
Pew Research Center
Washington, DC
Number of Positions: 5
Type of Student: Graduate, PhD
Deadline for Applying: March 27, 2015
The Pew Research Summer Internship in Advanced Analytics is for graduate students interested in investigating the ways newly available Big Data sources and methodologies could contribute to ongoing research in our key areas: politics, religion, journalism, science and technology, Hispanics, social trends, and global attitudes. Interns will work on particular Pew Research Center projects and assist senior staff in identifying new sources of data and methods of analysis.
The program is designed for students who are enrolled in a doctoral or master’s program and have completed at least one year of graduate work. Interns will work at Pew Research Center full time for 12 weeks. Each intern will be assigned to a research area and mentored by a senior research staff member. The assignment of the intern will be based on the needs of the research team and the educational background, skills, and experiences of the intern.
The strongest candidates will have skills in machine learning, data architecture, data visualization, advanced computational solutions, text mining, web search, analyzing large and complex data sets, and geographic analysis and GIS.
The position pays $20/hour and is subject to the employment policies of the Pew Research Center, including a confidentiality agreement.
Contact: Applicants should send complete applications to careers@pewresearch.org or Human Resources Department, Pew Research Center, 1615 L Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 419-4331
Pfizer Inc.
La Jolla, California; Groton, Connecticut; Collegeville, Pennsylvania; Cambridge, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Andover, Massachusetts; Pearl River, New York
Number of Positions: 15
Type of Student: Graduate student in statistics, biostatistics, or related field
Deadline for Applying: February 27, 2015
At Pfizer, there are more than 200 statisticians working on all phases of drug development—from discovery, development, and manufacturing to commercialization. Pfizer is recognized as an industry leader in the use of modeling and simulation to drive drug development. Statisticians are members of the ‘clinical triad,’ where each of the statistical, clinical, and clinical pharmacology disciplines bring their respective skills to bear in a collaborative manner to deliver the very best trial designs and analyses.
The internship will consist of up to 480 hours of work at one of the Pfizer sites in New York, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania, commencing as early as April and ending as late as December. The intern’s project will be biopharmaceutically oriented, with one-on-one supervision by a senior staff statistician. The work will be a hands-on learning experience focusing on current project needs and will likely involve use of SAS, R, or other statistical software. As part of the internship program, the intern will prepare a written report and brief presentation summarizing the work and forming a permanent record of the intern’s efforts.
Contact: Liqiang Yang, Director, Pfizer Inc., 10777 Science Center Drive, CB10-2332, San Diego, CA 92121; (858) 678-8276 (fax); liqiang.yang@pfizer.com
Pratt & Whitney Aerospace
East Hartford, Connecticut
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: Undergraduate to post-grad
Deadline for Applying: March 1, 2015
Internships at Pratt and Whitney focus on teaching a statistically trained intern how to adapt to a nonstatistical working environment (an engineering-focused organization). Interns are taught how to bring their insights and skills in statistics into that environment by leading, guiding, and teaching engineers and manufacturers how statistical tools can efficiently solve problems and improve engineering designs.
Depending on the level of education the intern has, the scope of work will change to suit their background knowledge level. Interns will work with a member of the statistics group on one or more simultaneous projects to investigate, clean, and validate and analyze data or to construct experimental designs or assist in investigating the root cause of an issue delivered by an engineering or manufacturing customer. Interns will communicate with the customer via face-to-face meetings and learn to construct reports in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint that clearly explain and illustrate the results of the intern’s work to the customer.
Learning to communicate with customers with limited or no statistical background is a key skill in which the intern will be coached. Some research work or software testing/benchmarking also may be involved to help the statistics group identify strengths and weaknesses in both current and new statistical software packages. Interns are compensated for their time.
Preferably, candidates will be U.S. citizens or hold a green card, though this is not necessary.
Contact: Patty Cosentino, Manager, System Product Assurance, (860) 565-4785; (860) 998-9855 (fax); Patricia.Cosentino@pw.utc.com
PROS, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: MSc or PhD
Deadline for Applying: March 1, 2015
Interns work with other scientists and PROS customers to research new methodologies and determine models for implementation. Projects could include analysis, review and research of time series forecasting, model selection, parameter estimation, and segmentation.
Interns are compensated and must be willing to live in Houston for the summer.
Contact: Rodney Nathan, Manager, (713) 335-5884; (713) 335-8144 (fax); rnathan@pros.com
RAND Corporation
Santa Monica, California; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts
Number of Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Graduate students who have completed at least two years of graduate work leading to a doctorate
Deadline for Applying: January 5, 2015
RAND’s Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. The program runs in the summer months full time for a 12-week period. All associates are collocated with project mentors.
RAND is interested in students who are currently enrolled in a PhD program in statistics, biostatistics, or applied statistics. Candidates should have strong theoretical training and empirical skills, including experimental design, sampling, and modeling. Experience with causal inference, multilevel modeling, social network analysis, spatial statistics, and survey methods also are desired. Programming skills in R, SAS, Stata, or WinBUGS are useful.
A position description and details are available at the RAND website. The program and application details are available here. Applications are only accepted online.
Contact: Summer_Director@rand.org
SAS Institute Inc.
Cary, North Carolina
Number of Positions: 2
Type of Student: PhD students studying in the United States with at least two years of graduate work completed by the end of spring semester 2015
Deadline for Applying: January 23, 2015
The statistical software development division at SAS is pleased to announce the SAS Summer Fellowship in Statistics. Open to doctoral candidates in statistics, biostatistics, and related graduate departments in the United States, this fellowship offers the opportunity to work closely with professional statisticians who develop software used throughout the world. The statistical fellow will contribute to research, numerical validation and testing, and documentation. The program provides an excellent opportunity to explore software development as a career choice.
Eligible candidates must have completed at least two years of graduate work by the end of the spring semester of 2015 and have demonstrated experience in statistical computing beyond the routine classroom use of statistical packages.
We are particularly interested in candidates with research experience in computational aspects of one of the following areas: Bayesian modeling, causal inference methods, finite mixture model, generalized additive models, joint modeling, missing data methods, nonlinear mixed models, imputation techniques for survey sampling, structural equations modeling, survival analysis, or high-performance predictive analytics.
The program provides a salary and stipend for a 12-week internship at SAS headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, during the summer of 2015.
You may apply to and view all opportunities at SAS fellowship website. The SAS Statistical Fellowship is requisition #20004961. In addition, you must ensure that two faculty members from your graduate program send a letter of recommendation via PDF to SASFellows@sas.com by January 23, 2015.
Contact: SASFellows@sas.com
Social and Decision Analytics Laboratory, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech
Arlington, Virginia
Number of Positions: 3+
Type of Student: Undergraduate, graduate, PhD
Deadline for Applying: March 15, 2015
The Social and Decision Analytics Laboratory (SDAL) develops premier statistical and data science capability for the ambitious Virginia Bioinformatics initiative of “Information Biology”—the study of massively interacting systems ranging from molecular to social phenomena. SDAL brings together a wide range of specialties across statistical and social sciences in a team science environment to study social issues that affect integrated human habitat, health, and well-being.
SDAL provides research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students (master’s and PhD level) in statistics and social sciences. SDAL researchers will work on transdisciplinary teams.
To be considered for a 2015 summer internship appointment, send a résumé, cover letter stating why this internship is of interest to you, and two reference letters to Stephanie Shipp at steph19@vt.edu
Contact: Stephanie Shipp, Deputy Director and Research Professor, Social and Decision Analytics Laboratory (SDAL), Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, Virginia Tech, National Capital Region, 900 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203; (571) 858-3123; (571) 858-3015 (fax); steph19@vt.edu
StataCorp LP
College Station, Texas
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: Graduate student in biostatistics or a closely related field
Deadline for Applying: February 15, 2015
StataCorp’s biostatistical department is seeking a statistical intern. Interns work with a senior member of Stata’s development team on projects in areas including survival analysis, statistical genetics, and clinical trials.
StataCorp’s summer internships offer the opportunity for students to learn the inner workings of statistical software development by working closely with StataCorp’s professional staff at their campus in College Station, Texas. Job duties may include learning how to use and program in Stata; collaborating on projects suitable for publication in the Stata Journal; answering technical questions from Stata users via email; creating support materials; and assisting in adding new features to Stata in the area of biostatistics, along with testing and documenting those features.
Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program in biostatistics or a related quantitative field, have good technical writing skills, and be able to communicate in English effectively. A strong mathematical background and experience programming in Stata, other statistical languages, C/C++, and Java are desirable.
Visit Stata to apply.
StataCorp LP is an Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab.
StataCorp LP
College Station, Texas
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: Graduate student in economics, econometrics, finance, or a closely related field
Deadline for Applying: February 15, 2015
StataCorp’s econometrics department is seeking a statistical intern. Interns work with a senior member of Stata’s development team on projects in areas including panel-data analysis, time-series analysis, and causal inference.
StataCorp’s summer internships offer the opportunity for students to learn the inner workings of statistical software development by working closely with StataCorp’s professional staff at their campus in College Station, TX. Job duties may include learning how to use and program in Stata; collaborating on projects suitable for publication in the Stata Journal; answering technical questions from Stata users via email; creating support materials; and assisting in adding new features to Stata in the areas of econometrics and finance, along with testing and documenting those features.
Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program in economics, econometrics, finance, or a related quantitative field; have good technical writing skills; and be able to effectively communicate in English. A strong mathematical background and experience programming in Stata, other statistical languages, C/C++, and Java are desirable.
Visit Stata to apply.
StataCorp LP is an Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab.
StataCorp LP
College Station, Texas
Number of Positions: 1
Type of Student: Graduate student in statistics or a closely related field
Deadline for Applying: February 15, 2015
StataCorp’s statistical department is seeking a statistical intern. Interns work with a senior member of Stata’s development team on projects in areas including maximum likelihood estimation, multiple imputation, power and sample-size analysis, and nonparametric statistics.
StataCorp’s summer internships offer students the opportunity to learn the inner workings of statistical software development by working closely with StataCorp’s professional staff at their campus in College Station, Texas. Job duties may include learning how to use and program in Stata; collaborating on projects suitable for publication in the Stata Journal; answering technical questions from Stata users via email; creating support materials; and assisting in adding new statistical features to Stata, along with testing and documenting those features.
Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program in statistics or a related quantitative field, have good technical writing skills, and be able to communicate in English effectively. A strong mathematical background and experience programming in Stata, other statistical languages, C/C++, and Java are desirable.
Visit Stata to apply.
StataCorp LP is an Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab.
Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS)
Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Iowa City, Iowa; Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Madison, Wisconsin
Number of Positions: Up to 25 at each site
Type of Student: Undergraduates majoring in mathematics, statistics, biology, or other science who have an interest in quantitative methods. Those who already have a baccalaureate degree are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to undergraduates at the time of application. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
Deadline for Applying: March 6, 2015, or as specified by individual sites
The Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS), supported by grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), provides a comprehensive 6- 7-week program designed to expose undergraduate students to the opportunities offered by a career in biostatistics and encourage them to pursue graduate study in the field.
Although each program will be different, all will focus on providing participants with an intensive introduction to biostatistical principles and methodologies and the essential role of biostatistics in health sciences research. Participants will enjoy instruction and lectures by recognized experts in the field; meet practicing biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and statistical geneticists; and gain real-world experience working with data from internationally recognized studies. The program covers tuition, housing, meals, and extracurricular activities. Also, participants will earn college credit that can be transferred back to their home institutions.
Applications should be made to each program separately; there is no restriction on to how many programs a student may apply.
Information about each program is available at the following websites:
- NHLBI SIBS
- Boston University
- Columbia University
- Emory University
- North Carolina State University/Duke Clinical Research Institute
- University of Iowa
- University of Minnesota
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Wisconsin at Madison
Undergraduate Research Program in Statistical Genetics
Sioux Center, Iowa
Number of Positions: 5–6
Type of Student: Undergraduate
Deadline for Applying: January 31, 2015, but offers may be made earlier
Undergraduate students with an interest in statistical genetics and biostatistics are encouraged to apply to participate in the 10th consecutive year of our nationally recognized undergraduate research program in statistical genetics. Successful applicants will work with a team of undergraduate students on cutting-edge problems in statistical genetics leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at regional and national conferences.
Visit StatGen for more information, a link to this year’s project descriptions, and an application.
Participants will receive a $4,000 stipend for the 8-week program, which runs from June 1 to July 24. Free apartment-style housing and funds for travel to/from Dordt College will be provided. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Hiring may take place prior to the deadline, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.
Contact: Nathan Tintle, Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Dordt College, 498 4th Ave., NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250; (712) 722-6264; statgen@dordt.edu
U.S. Census Bureau
Suitland, Maryland
Number of Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: BS/BA/MS/MA/PhD
Deadline for Applying: Continuous
Interns may work on a variety of applications, including survey design and analysis; evaluation of nonsampling errors; and coverage and measurement error and analysis, Big Data, and data visualization. These positions require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: sampling techniques, experimental design, times series analysis, regression analysis, linear models, exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, statistical analysis, statistical computing, and applied probability. U.S. citizenship is required.
To apply, visit USAJOBS.gov, announcement #WA1188416-JN.
Contact: Tasha Harris, Human Resources Division, (301) 763-4910; Tasha.L.Harris@census.gov
U.S. Department of State, Office of Opinion Research
Washington, DC
Number of Positions: Up to 4
Type of Student: Undergraduate, graduate, PhD
Deadline for Applying: Internships are available for the spring, summer, and fall; deadlines are available on the U.S. Department of State website
The Office of Opinion Research conducts polls in more than 100 countries and provides information about global public opinion to policymakers at the U.S. State Department and across the government. Interns will assist analysts in all aspects of this work, including questionnaire design; data quality checks; and analyzing, reporting, and briefing the data to policymakers.
A strong regional interest is preferable, as interns will be assigned based on this background to a regional division within the office. All applications must be submitted via USAJobs.gov, and applicants should clearly signal they are interested in interning with the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Opinion Research. Applicants must be able to receive a top-secret clearance.
Contact: Laura Silver, U.S. Department of State, Room 2911, 2250 C St., NW, Washington, DC 20520; (202)736-4316; silverlr@state.gov
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Pediatrics
Little Rock, Arkansas
Number of Positions: 1–2
Type of Student: Graduate
Deadline for Applying: January 30, 2015
Successful candidates will work under the supervision of faculty biostatisticians and gain practical work experience in applying statistical methods to data from clinical trials and/or research studies.
To be considered, candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution leading to a master’s or a PhD in statistics or biostatistics. Candidates must have had a minimum of two full semesters of graduate-level statistics courses or equivalent prior to starting their summer internship and must be returning to school in the fall of 2015. Candidates must have a strong statistical/methodological background, strong analytical skills, the ability to work under minimum supervision, ability to work in a team, and excellent communication skills. Previous research experience is highly valuable, but is not required. Experience with SAS/R/STAT is preferred.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is one of the largest pediatric health care centers in the nation and the only facility in Arkansas dedicated exclusively to children. Whether an applicant will be offered a position will depend on ACH’s need and funding, as well as the applicant’s qualifications. To apply, send an undergraduate and graduate transcript (request for undergraduate transcripts may be waived for international students only), résumé, and cover letter to the contact below. Visit the department of pediatrics for more information.
Contact: Amber Sharp, 1 Children’s Way, Slot 512-43, Little Rock, AR 72202; (501) 364-6631; (501) 364-1431 (fax); achbiostat@uams.edu
This is really a helpful compilation of the Intern opportunities for the students involved with Statistics. Thank you so very much!
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can an international graduate apply for internship or its for the ones living in america?
Can an international M.Sc.(statistics) apply for internship?
No. You need a valid visa.
Awesome! Thanks.
Hi, I am currently a student at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health with a F-1 visa; could I apply for an internship while I’m a student at Columbia?
yep. you just need to get a new I20 for the summer employment. Contact the international student services in your university for this.
This is a very useful site. I belong to the field of health economics/ outcomes research/ statistical programming in healthcare. Is there any such website that compiles the internship opportunities for summer 2015 in Health economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)?
This is great, but I’m wondering if there are opportunities for students who will have completed their undergraduate degree by the summer and will be going to graduate school in the fall.