About the role#
The American Heart Association is seeking a Data Science Intern to support our Biostatistics team. This role provides hands-on experience in biostatistics, statistical programming, and clinical research methods. You will collaborate with biostatisticians, clinicians, and research partners to advance cardiovascular and population health research. This is a paid internship for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, clean, validate, and document clinical, registry, and research datasets.
- Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses under the guidance of senior team members.
- Support study design, sample size calculations, and statistical analysis plans.
- Develop and evaluate statistical models, including regression, survival, longitudinal, and mixed-effects models.
- Create reproducible analytical workflows using R, Python, or SAS.
- Perform quality-control reviews of data, code, and analytical outputs.
- Produce tables, figures, and summaries for scientific and business audiences.
- Contribute to literature reviews, manuscripts, and conference materials.
- Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and documentation activities.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of research design and statistical methods.
- Experience with statistical programming in R.
- Coursework or experience in regression modeling, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, or clinical trials.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Preferred: Experience with Python or SAS, familiarity with AI/ML/LLM, and experience with version control or reproducible workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Remote (must reside and work within the United States).
- Term: Fall 2026 (September 8, 2026, to December 11, 2026).
- Schedule: Minimum 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
- Equipment: Reliable WiFi connection required.
About American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization focused on cardiovascular health. Founded in 1924, it functions as the oldest and largest voluntary organization in the United States dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds research, provides professional education, and advocates for policy changes. It employs over 11,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
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