About the role#
FocusKPI is looking for a PhD Data Science Intern to join our team for a three-month, full-time engagement. You will focus on the research, development, and advancement of Media Mix Modeling (MMM) algorithms. This is a research-oriented role for someone with a strong background in statistics, econometrics, or economics who wants to apply rigorous methodology to business problems. You will work with senior data scientists to evaluate our MMM methodology and turn advanced statistical techniques into scalable analytical solutions.
What you'll do#
- Research and evaluate statistical and econometric approaches for Media Mix Modeling and marketing effectiveness.
- Develop, test, and enhance MMM algorithms throughout the full modeling lifecycle.
- Work with time-series, panel, and observational marketing data to build models of media response and business outcomes.
- Create model diagnostics and validation frameworks to assess stability, performance, and interpretability.
- Conduct simulation and experimentation to understand algorithm behavior.
- Compare different modeling methodologies to identify improvements in accuracy and robustness.
- Translate research findings into production-ready algorithms and analytical workflows.
- Work with real client datasets to address practical challenges.
- Collaborate with senior data scientists to document methodology, assumptions, limitations, and results.
What you'll need#
- PhD in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Strong theoretical foundation in statistical modeling, econometrics, regression and multivariate analysis, time-series analysis, probability, and optimization.
- Understanding of causal inference and observational data.
- Demonstrated ability to develop statistical models end-to-end.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Ability to translate mathematical and statistical concepts into practical algorithms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior technical team members.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position.
- The internship is full-time and paid.
- The term is three months with a rolling start date.
About FocusKPI, Inc.
FocusKPI, Inc. is a data science and technology firm founded in 2010. Based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides services in data analytics, AI, and staffing. It serves clients across retail, media, and B2B and B2C software sectors. The firm operates with a team of 51 to 200 employees.
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