Algorithms, Cloud computing, cuDF Python DataFrame library, Julia, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), NumPy, Pandas, Python Programming, R Markdown, R Programming, R-Shiny, Scikit-learn, SQL
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Learn more about our benefits here.
At Mathematica, we take pride in our commitment to diversity. Building an inclusive culture that draws on the individual strengths of employees from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, abilities, and experience is key to our success.
We are looking for undergraduate & masters-level Data Scientist interns and PhD-level Data Scientist interns to support data processing and analysis tasks, such as building data pipelines, monitoring data quality, developing documentation, applying statistical and data science methods, and creating data visualizations during a 10-week internship program, starting June 5th and ending August 11th. Data Science interns will be paired with a mentor during their internship to gain insight into Mathematica's health policy work and how data supports it. Our data scientists underpin our company's core offerings in health policy program improvement and program assessment, which yield crucial evidence and information for policy and decision makers. This position can work remotely or in any of our offices, including Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Woodlawn, MD; Ann Arbor, MI; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; or Seattle, WA. Mathematica also offers hybrid work options.
This position focuses on health policy, which includes projects such as:
Position Requirements :
Requirements:
For undergraduate & Masters-level data Scientist interns :
Nice to have: experience with healthcare datasets (for example, Medicare or Medicaid claims and enrollment data), SQL, Natural Language Processing, product/tool development skills, production-quality machine learning applications, cloud computing environments, and algorithmic fairness and ethics
For PhD-level data Scientist interns :
Nice to have: experience with healthcare datasets (for example, Medicare or Medicaid claims and enrollment data), SQL, product/tool development skills, production-quality machine learning applications, cloud computing environments, and algorithmic fairness and ethics
The hourly rates for the intern positions include:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, location preference, and a code sample (or multiple), in one of the following languages: Python, R, Julia (can be provided in a file attachment or GitHub repository link). After working in this position, we will encourage interns to apply for a full-time position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until February 24, 2023.
We are not working with outside agencies to fill this position.
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Available Locations: Cambridge, MA; Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Woodlawn, MD; Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; Remote
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Mathematica is the insight partner that illuminates the path to progress for public- and private-sector changemakers. We apply expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice, translating big questions into deep insights that weather the toughest tests. Driven by our mission to improve public well-being, we collaborate closely with our clients to improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding.