Data Science Intern

Job description

Data Science Interns at QuantCo will learn what it takes to create impact from data: identifying the right framework and questions to translate a business challenge into a statistical problem; locating and combining data sources as well as transforming large datasets; running in-depth analyses; building machine learning models that automate large-scale decisions and integrating them into live business processes; and interpreting, visualizing, and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for team players who have excellent quantitative abilities and: - A major, minor, or research focus in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or similar fields at a leading university - In-depth understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts behind the most common machine learning techniques - Experience in coding and working with data (from a previous research or industry internship or extensive course projects) using a wide range of tools and languages: Python (Pandas, XGBoost/LightGBM) - Ability to see solutions and opportunities that others do not see - High level of commitment and reliability, good balance of pragma...