Intern, Data Science, Biostatistics-Remote

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Associations Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit voluntary health organization.

This internship supports the Data Science team and provides hands-on experience in biostatistics statistical programming clinical research methods and applied data analysis within cardiovascular clinical and population health research settings. The intern will collaborate with biostatisticians data scientists clinicians and research partners to support rigorous study design analysis interpretation and scientific communication. The role offers opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that advance evidence generation and data-driven decision-making.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our award-winning corporate university as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

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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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 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.

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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 Associations 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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