About the role#
The Mendoza Research Team supports faculty research across Accountancy, Finance, IT Analytics and Operations, Marketing, and Management and Organization. As a Data Science Intern, you will work with full-time data scientists to support active research projects. This role provides mentorship and experience with data pipelines and statistical modeling.
What you'll do#
- Clean, merge, and validate complex research datasets, including financial records, survey results, and administrative data.
- Assist in building, testing, and refining statistical and machine learning models.
- Write clean, reproducible code using Python or R.
- Design intuitive charts, plots, and summary tables to communicate findings.
- 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 at Notre Dame, Indiana.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Hours: 15-20 hours per week, with schedules structured around academic requirements.
- Compensation: Paid position starting at $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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