About the role#
The Mendoza Research Team supports faculty research across Accountancy, Finance, IT Analytics & Operations, Marketing, and Management & Organization. As a Data Science Intern, you will work with full-time data scientists to support active research projects. This role focuses on building your technical toolkit through hands-on work with data pipelines and statistical modeling.
What you'll do#
- Clean, merge, and validate complex research datasets, such as financial records, survey results, and administrative data.
- Assist the team in building, testing, and refining statistical and machine learning models.
- Write clean, reproducible code using Python and R.
- Design intuitive charts, plots, and summary tables to communicate findings.
- Maintain clear documentation and organized code repositories using Git workflows.
- Participate in team check-ins and contribute to technical discussions with faculty researchers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in any major.
- Coursework in statistics, econometrics, computer science, or analytics.
- Working proficiency in Python or R.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow data handling and confidentiality protocols.
- Experience with Git, GitHub, SQL, or web scraping is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in Notre Dame, Indiana.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week, with schedules structured around your academic requirements.
- Compensation: $15 per hour.
About University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana. It provides undergraduate and graduate education across several fields including engineering, law, science, and business. The institution operates as an educational organization with a staff of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. Its academic programs and community values align with its Catholic mission.
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