About the role#
The Summer 2027 Data Science R&D Graduate Internship provides an opportunity for students to apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering techniques to clinical and healthcare challenges. You will join the Data Science Research & Development team to work on high-impact initiatives that support healthcare transformation. This role involves four specialized research tracks: Knowledge Graphs, Medical Imaging, Predictive Modeling, and AI Applications.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of researchers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers.
- Develop innovative solutions using clinical, medical, and healthcare insurance data.
- Assist with the design and development of analytical solutions.
- Conduct model evaluation and experimentation.
- Communicate findings to technical and business audiences.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives.
- Provide professional services under supervision to meet day-to-day operating objectives.
- Conduct research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program (full or part-time) at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuit of a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Strong programming experience in Python.
- Experience with data science libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
Location & details#
- This is a remote internship for Summer 2027.
- This position is part-time.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Highmark Health
Highmark Health is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh that provides health insurance, care delivery, and population health management. The company operates across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York, while serving customers in all 50 states. It manages a diverse range of health services including dental and reinsurance solutions. The organization employs over 16,000 people and reported consolidated revenues of 32.4 billion dollars for 2025.
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