About the role#
We are looking for a PhD intern to address complex talent and organizational challenges through applied research, analytics, and assessment science. This role allows you to translate your doctoral training into practical solutions for HR and business leaders. You will work within the areas of Talent Analytics and Insights or Selection and Assessment, depending on business needs and your specific interests.
What you'll do#
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to answer high-priority talent and organizational questions.
- Apply research design, measurement, and psychometric methods to evaluate talent programs, assessments, and pilots.
- Analyze selection assessment data to evaluate validity, reliability, fairness, and process effectiveness.
- Integrate multiple data sources to create clear insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Support the design of employee listening, workforce analytics, and assessment solutions.
- Explore innovation opportunities using AI and emerging technologies.
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, and external vendors to manage multiple workstreams.
What you'll need#
- You are a PhD student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.
- You must be within six months of your dissertation defense when the internship begins.
- A strong foundation in research design, statistics, and applied organizational research is required.
- You should be able to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to others.
- Experience in areas such as psychometrics, employee selection, assessment validation, or people analytics is preferred.
- Proficiency with tools like R, Python, SQL, or Power BI is helpful.
- Familiarity with AI applications, data privacy, or algorithmic assessment is a plus.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills are necessary for success.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- The role is full-time and on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It produces items such as soap, candles, and various household brands. The company operates in approximately 70 countries and employs over 90,000 people. It functions as a public organization.
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