Data Scientist Intern, Customer Experience - Summer 2025

About the Summer Internship:

Have you always been curious about what influences people and the decisions they make? Do you love a good mystery? Feel compelled to seek out the true meaning of things?

If so, an internship at Ipsos provides a unique opportunity for anyone interested in a career in market research to work with a team of passionate problem-solvers dedicated to bringing research insights and compelling data to life.

What you can expect to be doing:

We are seeking a Data Scientist Intern with a working knowledge of mathematics and statistics, and a passion for developing innovative approaches to deriving insights from diverse data sources. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about a wide variety of data science domains and enthusiastic about exploring new ones to answer difficult analytic questions. They can expect to use a variety of data mining/data analysis methods and data tools; building and implementing models; use/create algorithms and create/run simulations. The right candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes. An ability to work with others and communicate technical concepts to non-specialists is essential to this role.

As a Data Scientist Intern, you can expect to do all or some of the following:

• Support a diverse portfolio of projects across Ipsos NA including predictive modeling, text analytics, data mining, exploration, regression, and time series analyses.
• Design, train, and utilize machine learning algorithms and data processing pipelines.
• Research and develop new solutions and deployable tools to facilitate market research.
• Communicate with and provide consulting for internal teams and external clients on data models, analysis findings, process efficiency, and marketing science best practices.
• Create data visualizations, reports, and sometimes dashboards.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in statistics, computer science, or related field
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong technical communication skills
• Good time management, collaboration, and self-sufficiency skills

Nice to haves:

• Proficiency in SQL, R, JavaScript
• Proficiency in data mining, statistical analysis, time series analysis, and machine learning
• Proficiency with data science toolkits (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciKit Learn, SciPy, etc.)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., MatPlotLib, Plotly, Tableau, D3.js, etc.)
• Experience with natural language processing, large language models, geospatial analysis, and neural networks
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, etc.)

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

The hourly rate for this role is $25.00. Your final base rate will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What's in it for you:

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit:
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Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data-they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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