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Intern, Data Science, Biostatistics-Remote

American Heart Association
Remote, USA
Part Time, Internship
Entry
Remote
USD 23-23 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 months ago
RPythonSASMicrosoft Word

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Internship Overview

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

Internship Duration: 9/8/26-12/11/2626 ​

Location:

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.

Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.

Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

Assist with preparing, cleaning, validating, and documenting clinical, registry, and research datasets.

Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses under the guidance of senior team members.

Support study design, sample size and power considerations, statistical analysis plans, and interpretation of results.

Develop and evaluate statistical models, which may include regression, survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, mixed-effects models, and other methods appropriate to the research question.

Create reproducible analytical workflows using R, Python, SAS, or other approved statistical tools.

Perform quality-control reviews of data, code, tables, figures, and analytical outputs.

Produce clear tables, figures, data visualizations, and summaries for scientific and business audiences.

Contribute to literature reviews, manuscripts, abstracts, conference materials, and presentations.

Participate in team meetings, code reviews, documentation activities, and research best practices.

Currently pursuing an MS or PhD degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.

Foundational knowledge of statistical methods, research design, and interpretation of quantitative findings.

Experience with statistical programming in R. Additional experience in Python or SAS is a plus.

Experience in working with healthcare, clinical, cardiovascular, registry, or population health data.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Commitment to reproducible research, data quality, and clear documentation.

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Coursework or applied experience in regression modeling, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, clinical trials, or observational research.

Communicate project details to technical and non-technical audiences.

Familiarity with AI/ML/LLM is preferred.

Experience creating publication-ready tables and figures or contributing to scientific writing is preferred.

Familiarity with version control, code review, or reproducible workflow practices are preferred.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.

Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.

Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

The job application window is expected to close: October 16, 2026.

  • The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
  • Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
  • Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  • Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.
  • Apply Today: So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
  • The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
  • At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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  • In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
  • EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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