Summer 2027 Data Science R&D Graduate Intern

Highmark Health • PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania, NV

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About The Position

The Summer 2027 Data Science Research & Development (DSRD) Graduate Internship gives graduate students an opportunity to apply data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering techniques to clinical and healthcare challenges. Interns collaborate with researchers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers to develop solutions using clinical, medical, and healthcare insurance data. Research initiatives may involve advanced analytics, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, graph technologies, computer vision, and generative AI.

The internship offers four specialized research tracks: Knowledge Graphs, Medical Imaging, Predictive Modeling, and AI Applications. Interns contribute to research projects, help design and develop analytical solutions, conduct model evaluation and experimentation, and communicate findings to technical and business audiences. The program provides hands-on training and experience, exposure to career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and preparation for future positions in the business, with guidance and mentoring from senior personnel.

Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Employees are expected to comply with company policies, the Code of Business Conduct, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pursuing a graduate degree, full-time or part-time, at an accredited college or university.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Experience with modern data science libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, and/or TensorFlow.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and other internal or external constituencies when planning assignments and resolving day-to-day operational problems.
• Under supervision, provide professional services supporting the day-to-day operating objectives of the area, receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel.
• Participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise relevant to organizational needs.
• Participate in planning and implementing unit projects and initiatives within the intern's area of expertise and ability.
• Conduct research and prepare reports, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action, as requested by management.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs appropriate to the operating unit's objectives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Contribute to research projects, analytical solution development, model evaluation, experimentation, and communication of findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern