About the role#
Integra FEC is looking for a PhD student to join the team as a Data Scientist Intern. This role focuses on identifying and analyzing fraud across sectors like finance, healthcare, and cryptocurrency. You will work on both individual and team-based projects alongside industry experts.
What you'll do#
- Code software to automate internal processes.
- Scrape and collect large data sets.
- Perform advanced econometric analysis.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a PhD program.
- Familiarity with R, SQL, Python, or other scripting languages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and a big-picture perspective.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- High ethical standards.
- Majors in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Integra FEC
Integra FEC is a financial and economic consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. The company employs 33 people and specializes in forensic data analytics to investigate financial fraud. It provides expert testimony, litigation support, and data analysis services to government agencies and law firms. The firm focuses on areas such as securities manipulation, insider trading, and blockchain technologies.
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